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scaling instrumentation of prothesisalthough stainless steel is generally the most effective material for removing calculus it cannot be used with
radiographic examinationradiographs are an important tool to evaluate the bone levels health and implant integrity annual radiographs following
check screws- check screw access holes for closureif screw access holes are uncovered such as the bar-retained dentures make sure that are free from
assess mobility of prosthesisall implant-supported prostheses must be stable to detect mobility place an explorer or scaler under the embrasures
examination of the prosthesisit is important to examine the prosthesis thoroughly this involves assessing mobility checking screws evaluating
clinical evaluation in maintenance in the continuing care cycleexamination of gingival contours along with mechanical evaluation of the prosthesis
maintenance in the continuing care cycleimpaired dexterity any impairment of dexterity even if it is temporary may be detrimental to dental implants
oral irrigation devicesthe use of oral irrigation devices has been controversial due to concerns about incomplete plaque removal and potential
what is interdental threaded cleanersthe use of floss is recommended around any implant-supported bridge crown or bar instruct the patient to wrap
manual and automatic toothbrushesbrushing is imperative and soft or medium toothbrushes are recommended small heads are useful because they allow
requirements of dental implants dental implants require special oral hygiene techniques the particular technique chosen often depends upon the
explain the chemotherapeautic rinseschemotherapeautic rinses the use of 012 per cent chlorhexidine has been proven to be of therapeutic
initial maintenance steps of implantsit is very essential that from the beginning of the patient interaction regarding the implant therapy through
maintenance sequences of implant achieving a successful result with the treatment is only half the battle won the main challenge is maintain that
failure of implant the implant is considered a failed implant if it presents with even any one of the following featuresi pain on function rule out
reduction of stress on the implant- removal of prosthesis when it is in the non aesthetic areas- occlusal adjustment- reducing cantilever length-
compromised health or surviving implantsthe features or clinical conditions which are representative of this group arei no pain in the implant site
how to reduce the stresses on the implanti there is need to reduce the stresses on the implant -ii frequent recall for maintenance or hygiene
what is satisfactory healththe implants shows history of or potential for problems though they exhibit health the features or clinical conditions
success which signifies optimum healththe features or clinical conditions which are representative of this group arei no pain or tenderness in the
explain implant integrityimplant integrity a horizontal dark line at the abutment level is most probably due to screw-loosening and separation of
explain the crestal bone levelscrestal bone levels bone levels should be assessed on the mesial and distal surfaces of implants any changes
what is radiographic assessmentradiographic assessment radiographic examination is very different with implants than with teeth radiographs are
resonance frequency analysisresonance frequency analysis a non invasive device based on the principles of resonance frequency analysis rfa has been
what is periotestperiotest an electronic device originally developed by schulte designed to measure the dampening effect or attenuation