Quality maintenance

09 May 2011
Volume 27 · Issue 5

Gabriele David explains how to look after implant restorations.

To preserve the aesthetics and function of implant restorations for a long time, effective control of the bacterial biofilm is necessary during the various stages of implant treatment. The Ivoclar Vivadent Implant Care program has been devised to meet the specific requirements of bacteria control in complex superstructures. Products for professional use at the dentist's surgery and at home support the measures taken to ensure the sound condition of high-quality implants.

Ambitious goals

Bacterial biofilm and inflammatory processes in the oral cavity may endanger the implants and related superstructures. Effectively controlling bacteria and preventing inflammation in the mouth is therefore crucial. To achieve this, professional care in the dental practice and adequate measures at home must go hand in hand. For a treatment strategy to be promising, the special requirements that arise during the various treatment stages and from the complex structures and individual factors specific to each patient must be met.

The following structures need to be treated:

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