Professional Implant Maintenance can reduce the potential for ensuing attachment loss. The goal is to remove plaque and calculus from the clinical crown surface as well as the surface of tooth structure adjacent to the sulcus or pocket.
The recommended instrumentation technique to debride the artificial anatomy, however, is quite different from periodontal instrumentation. Instruments used to remove plaque and calculus are often made of plastic or titanium. The purpose of using these plastic or titanium materials is to prevent or reduce scratching of the abutment or the inplant surface, which may increase the potential for increased plaque retention. A probing depth of greater than 3 mm in a periodontal pocket may hinder the patient's ability to adequately clean the area. Therefore, frequent periodontal maintenance appointments may be needed to maintain periodontal health.
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