It’s crucial to have a solid follow-up program after placing dental implants. I find that scheduling check-ins at 1 week, 1 month, and then at 3 months really helps ensure everything is healing correctly. What strategies do you all use to manage patient care during these crucial stages?
, I totally get the frustration with keeping track of follow-up appointments. I usually send a reminder text a week before each check-in; it really seems to help patients remember and feel more involved. But sometimes patients don’t take it seriously until they experience discomfort.
I once switched to a new scaler that made a huge difference in efficiency — has anyone else had a similar experience with tools? 
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Having those check-ins at 1 week and 1 month is smart; I find it helpful to give my patients a small care package after their first follow-up. It includes some healing aids and an encouraging note, which really boosts their morale; what’s been working for you in terms of patient education during these phases?