Following bone loss caused by peri-implantitis, parts of the implant surface becomes exposed to inflammatory cells, microbes and organic contaminants. Before steps towards regenerating the lost bone and reosseointegration of the implant can be taken, the exposed implant surface must be clean from any contamination that could hamper the treatment outcome.
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1) Untreated implant surface
2) Implant cleaned with traditional method (curette) – leaves deep traces and most areas of the implant surface – especially the inner part of the ridges – are left unaffected
3) Implant cleaned with titanium brush. The brush has a gentle polishing effect and gives an optimized debridement of the implant threads.
4) Titanium brush reaches implant threads and narrow cavities
