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KMID : 1157520220180030096
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International Journal of Clinical Preventive Dentistry
2022 Volume.18 No. 3 p.96 ~ p.109
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Implant Surgery and Assistant Guide
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Na Hee-Ja
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Abstract
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Objective: This study introduces the assistance process of dental hygienists during an implant surgery. The purpose of the study is to promote high-quality implant surgery assistance in order to increase the success rate of implant surgeries.
Methods: The authors introduce the implant surgery procedures during the treatment of patient K, who visited Y Dental Department in City G in January of 2020. Surgical procedures and cautions with a focus on the assistance of dental hygienists during a surgery are listed. The roles of a surgical assistant; patient management during surgery; assistive roles in soft tissue incision, retraction, bond preparation, and implant placement; cases that give special attention to suctioning; and medical assistance including sutures are introduced with pictures and explanations.
Results: Dental hygienists must maintain accuracy, agility, and composure along with the practitioner when providing assistance. In addition, dental hygienists’ medical assistance affects the amount of time required for surgery; occurrence of trauma during surgery, post-surgery edema and pain, and post-surgery infection; and surgery failure rate. The role of a dental hygienist in assisting implant surgeries is essential. A patient-centered assistance is important, and a dental hygienist must maintain the patient’s comfort level and psychological stability through communication with the patient.
Conclusion: Dental hygienists’ medical assistance affects the amount of time required for surgery; occurrence of trauma during surgery, post-surgery edema and pain, and post-surgery infection; and surgery failure rate. Clinical Relevance: Introducing dental hygienist assistance and protocols for implant surgery.
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KEYWORD
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implant, surgery, assistant, dental hygienist, implant placement, suction, retraction, bond preparation
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