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Plate stapled to bone
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Transosteal implants
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Placed on top of the Jaw. The metal framework's posts protrude thru the gums to hold a prothesis
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Subperiosteal Implants
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Includes screws, cylinders, or blades placed into the jaw. Each implant can hold 1 or more prosthetic teeth.
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Endosteal Implants
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Titanium and/or alloplastic material grafted or inserted into intact tissues for prosthetic purposes.
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Implant
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What are the steps for cleaning the abutements and prosthesis of implants.
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1. Clean the abutment posts.(access like a bridge)
2. Clean the underside of the prosthesis 3. Brush the posts and the prosthesis 4. Rinse |
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What type of recal should a patient with implants be put on and why?
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A 3-4 month recall, because oral hygiene is vital to the success of implants.
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What are the recommened aids for cleaning implants?
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Soft nylon bristles & end tufted toothbrush; Floss, floss threaders, and superfloss; pipe cleaners wih synthetic bristles (not metal); Proxabrush (nylon coated only); Irragation Systems (viadent, Wooq, Water-pik); Rotadent and Interplax with Peridex; 2x2 gauze strips as floss; Plastic, wooden Instruments
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How would you polish an implant?
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Polish with Tin Oxide in a prophy cup.
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What are some contraindicated items for implants?
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Prophy-jet, metal instruments, polishing with pumice, ultrasonic cavitron, hard rigid toothbrush; safety pins ("self-cleaning"), paper clips ("self-cleaning")
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What is the primary area of concern when dealing with the health of implants?
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The sulcular area around the implant or insert.
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What do you look for when examining implant success?
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Signs of imflammation and exudate around the implant and check for mobility
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What is not recommened for implants?
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Use of metal instuments, or the cavitron to scale. Titanium and titanium tip are also NOT recommended
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What makes a very effective scaler on an implant?
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Half of a round toothpick int he hole at the end of a Proxabrush handle
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What should you instruct a patient to NEVER do use when self-cleaning an implant?
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NEVER use a hard, rigid toothbrush; ;safety pins; paper clips or other metal object.
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