The Role of Hygienists in Dental Implants

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The paper discusses how the dental hygienist, with skill and experience, can assist clients in learning and applying the most up-to- date and effective maintenance regimens post-implants. The paper addresses the need for collaborative work by the dentist, the hygienist and the patient in post implant care.

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"Dental implants are becoming increasingly utilized as an alternative to full dentures. Dental implants have also enjoyed significant technological advances, allowing them to be utilized in more cases and again more frequently. The increased use of dental implants creates a situation of educational need for patients, as dental implants require significantly more maintenance than removable devices, as they become a part of the soft and bony tissues of the mouth which must be cared for, in a better way than natural teeth to avoid implant failure and infection. Dental hygienists have been the traditional educational resource for many patients with regard to device care and total dental self-care."

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