title: Dental professional's role in monitoring and maintenance of tissue-integrated prostheses.
abstract: The long-term success of an implant-supported prosthesis is dependent not only on osseointegration of the implant to the surrounding osseous structures, but also the integrity and health of the surrounding peri-implant tissues. This paper defines and discusses the dental professional's role in (1) examining and assessing the peri-implant tissues (2) providing clinical maintenance protocols, and (3) recommending effective home-care instructions for a patient with implant-supported prostheses.
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Orton
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Steele
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Wolinsky
mesh_terms: D001861:Bone Regeneration; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D006267:Health Education, Dental; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000379:methods*; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*