Postsurgical care for rehabilitation with implant-retained extraoral prostheses.
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.
Goiato
Marcelo Coelho
MC
Department of Dental Materials and Prosthodontics, São Paulo State University Araçatuba Dental School, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. goiato@foa.unesp.br
Takamiya
Aline Satie
AS
Alves
Luciana Mara Negrão
LM
dos Santos
Daniela Micheline
DM
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
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D012915:Soaps