title: Postsurgical care for rehabilitation with implant-retained extraoral prostheses.
abstract: The health of a peri-implant tissue is a critical factor for the long-term success of treatment with extraoral implants. However, infection and inflammation may occur and lead to implant loss and prostheses failure. Therefore, some postsurgical care as hygiene with soap and water, soft toothbrush, and Superfloss type dental floss and medication with anti-inflammatory and antibiotic are suggested to avoid complications. In addition, a thin and smooth layer of subcutaneous tissue in the peri-implant area should be preserved during implant insertion to favor the assistance recommended in this phase.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University Araçatuba Dental School, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. goiato@foa.unesp.br
authors.forename: Marcelo Coelho
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Goiato
authors.forename: Aline Satie
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Takamiya
authors.forename: Luciana Mara Negrão
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Alves
authors.forename: Daniela Micheline
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: dos Santos
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D017592:Skin Care; D012915:Soaps / Q000627:therapeutic use; D040521:Subcutaneous Tissue / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D012915:Soaps