Introduction Prosthesis materials Removable prostheses are either total or partial dentures. Total or full dentures are usually made entirely of plastic and rest directly on the mucosa of the edentulous jaw. Partial dentures are not only made of plastic but also have clasps or other retaining elements made of gold or other metal, which makes … Denture cleaning agent
Cleaning tablets The cleaning tablets offer a cleaning option that is easy to handle. The ingredients of these tablets are mainly surfactants, i.e. soaps, they lower the surface tension of the water, whereby the coatings are lifted from the prosthesis and kept in the solution. The effect of the surfactants is achieved by polyphosphates, which … Cleaning tablets | Denture cleaning agent
Ultrasonic devices The use of brushes, pastes and cleaning tablets removes the soft plaque and food residues, but this is only very limited for tartar. This can only be removed by the use of ultrasonic devices/removal. It is a cleaning bath of water and soap, in which the dentures are placed. The ultrasound produces a … Ultrasonic devices | Denture cleaning agent
Dental prosthesis cleaning – Smokers should pay attention Especially on dentures of smokers and people who regularly consume tea or coffee, unsightly discolorations quickly develop. These color deposits usually occur in those areas that have soft and/or firm plaque deposits. Bacterial pathogens that grow within this plaque damage the denture surface and allow various color … Dental prosthesis cleaning – Smokers should pay attention | Denture cleaning agent
Cleaning of prostheses with vinegar Vinegar can also be used to clean the dentures. Vinegar essence is suitable, but as a diluted solution with water. It is important to use white or clear vinegar, as the other vinegar products contain dyes that can discolor the prosthesis. The ratio between vinegar and water should be 1/3 … Cleaning of prostheses with vinegar | Denture cleaning agent
Summary As with your own teeth, cleaning is also important for dentures to avoid damage to the remaining teeth and the oral mucosa. In addition to special brushes and cleaning pastes, easy-to-use cleaning tablets are available.Tartar can only be removed by ultrasound. That is why a professional denture cleaning should also be carried out. All … Summary | Denture cleaning agent
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Definition In recent years, MRI has become increasingly important in non-invasive diagnostics. With the help of a strong magnetic field and electromagnetic waves, various tissues in the body can be visualized. However, these can also act on implants in the body. Implants are artificial materials that are permanently or long-term inserted into the body (e.g. … Implants in the MRT
Various prosthesis/implants An MRI examination of patients with knee prosthesis is possible. Most of the prostheses used today are MRI-compatible and do not pose any risk to the patient. A limitation of the image quality is possible. This depends on the material and shape of the prosthesis. With the cobalt-chrome or titanium prostheses frequently used … Various prosthesis/implants | Implants in the MRT
Artificial heart valve A distinction is made between two different types of artificial heart valves: Studies have shown that there are no risks from artificial heart valves for the patient during imaging with an MRI (1.5 Tesla). Only artifacts can occur, especially with metallic prostheses. Heart valves that are made entirely of metals Bioprostheses, which … Artificial heart valve | Implants in the MRT