Oral Irrigator
Oral Irrigator
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In Indonesia
Common dentist often used it water jet techno
Oral irrigator and Abbrasive Dental
Difference ?
Different use
Using powder
history
Oral Irrigation
Also known as hydrotherapy/ lavage
-Oral irrigating devices force a steady or pulsating stream of water over the gingival
tissue and teeth with the goal of removing unattached debris, loosely attached
biofilm and reducing the concentration of bacteria, periodontal pathogens,
1962
Types of Oral irrigator
fluid.
gingival margin.
Types of Oral irrigator
(Personal use)
Part of Oral irrigator
WaterpikPlaque SeekerTip
supragingival irrigation
to diminish gingival inflammation by disturbing biofilms coronal the gingival margin.
subgingival irrigation
goal is to reduce the number of bacteria in the periodontal pocket space.
Disruption and dilution of the bacteria and their products from within periodontal
Supragingival Irrigation
Toothbrush : 1-2mm
Rinsing : 2 mm
Floss : 3 mm
Dental water jet : 6mm
Toothpick/wooden wedge,
interdental brush: Depends on the
size of the .
embrasure
Indications for recommendation of oral irrigation
Individuals:
on periodontal maintenance.
The most effective one is the one that is acceptable to the patient.
* Water is highly effective and readily available
* Chlorhexidine- In home should be diluted with water and its better for IP and
subgingival penetration that rinsed. The dilution can help minimize stainining.
Irrigant solutions
1) Chx
2) Providone Iodine (1:9 water)- bacteriostatic activity
3) Water
4) Stannous fluoride (1:1)
5) Tetracycline 6) Listerine
Conclusion
oral irrigation is safe and effective for a wide variety of patients,