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WATERPIK®’s SIGNIFICANT ORAL HEALTH BENEFITS, ESPECIALLY FOR IMPLANT WEARERS
11 Apr 2019
Using a toothbrush is not enough, as it only covers 60% of the surface of the tooth. For dental implant wearers, rigorous daily oral hygiene is necessary for a successful treatment outcome.
Water flossing by direct application of a pulsating stream of water or of another solution—like mouthwash—is indicated as a complement to brushing for implant wearers, thus ensuring optimal daily oral hygiene results. S
everal studies show that water flossing with Waterpik® improves the following periodontal parameters in patients with implants:
• Reduction of gingival bleeding by 77.3% after 14 days of use, and by 81.8% after 30 days(1).
• The addition of a chlorhexidine-based mouthwash in water flossing with Waterpik® in patients undergoing peri-implant maintenance allows for greater reduction of bleeding (62%) and of inflammation of the gums (45%), compared to the use of a chlorhexidine rinse alone(2).
For a successful dental implant treatment, strict daily oral hygiene is essential. Water flossing is very useful during peri-implant maintenance thanks to the benefits obtained.
In addition, the use of water flossing with chlorhexidine helps prevent and control peri-implant disease. Perio·Aid® is ideal for this.
Bibliography
- Magnuson B, Harsono M, Stark PC, Lyle D, Kugel G, Perry R. Comparison of the effect of two interdental cleaning devices around implants on the reduction of bleeding: a 30 day randomized clinical trial. Compend of Contin Ed in Dent 2013; 34 (Special Issue 8): 2-7.
- Felo A, Shibly O, Ciancio SG, Lauciello FR, Ho A. Effects of subgingival chlorhexidine irrigation on peri-implant maintenance. Am J Dent 1997; 10 (2): 107-110.
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