Publication: Maintenance of peri-abutment skin interface in implant retained facial prosthesis : A Technical report case.
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2015-05
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eng
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0125-5614 (printed)
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Mahidol University
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Mirchandani B, Shrestha B, Thaworanunta S, Srithavaj T. Maintenance of peri-abutment skin interface in implant retained facial prosthesis : A technical report case. M Dent J 2015(2);35:147-50.
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Bharat Mirchandani, Binit Shrestha, บินิท เชรทรา, Sita Thaworanunta, สิตา ถาวรนันท์, M.L. Theerathavaj Srithavaj, ธีรธวัช ศรีธวัช Maintenance of peri-abutment skin interface in implant retained facial prosthesis : A Technical report case.. Mirchandani B, Shrestha B, Thaworanunta S, Srithavaj T. Maintenance of peri-abutment skin interface in implant retained facial prosthesis : A technical report case. M Dent J 2015(2);35:147-50.. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/1007
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Maintenance of peri-abutment skin interface in implant retained facial prosthesis : A Technical report case.
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Abstract
Objectives: Osseointegrated implants have been successfully used to
retain facial prosthesis. This method of retention offers several
advantages over conventional adhesive retained facial prosthesis:
eliminate dependence on adhesives, enhancement of the aesthetics,
improvement of the easy and accuracy of prosthesis placement, an
increase in the life span of the facial restoration. Nonetheless, the
implant retained prosthesis requires additional hygiene procedures to
keep the prosthesis, retentive elements free of debris and to maintain the
health of surrounding skin. Regular maintenance of prosthesis and
retentive elements prevents the incidence of peri-implantitis.
Materials and Methods: Patients with implant retained facial prosthesis
are instructed to follow hygiene protocol advocated in Maxillofacial
Prosthetic Service, Mahidol University. In this article the routine hygiene
protocol followed in the service, which includes use of modified
toothbrush, super-floss, mini-brush and other cleaning methods has been
illustrated.Results: This article suggests steps to maintain the implant retained
facial prosthesis, its corresponding retentive components and peri-implant
tissue in good health.
Conclusion: In spite of the several advantages of implant retained facial
prosthesis patient’s compliance for additional hygiene procedures are
required to keep prosthesis, retentive components and the skin healthy.
A hygiene protocol has been described to accomplish the described
goals.