1. Implant Maintenance Instrument Implacare

2. Implacare

In this tutorial you will learn:

• What Implacare scalers are

• Features and benefits of Implacare

• Types of Implacare tips

• Illustrated uses of Implacare

3. Introduction

Todays clinicians have been faced with a difficult dilemma..

Perform Routine Scaling Without Damaging Implants

Traditional stainless steel curettes and plastic curettes containing glass or graphite filler can scratch implant abutments.

Most all-plastic scalers are too flexible for effective calculus removal.

4. Implacare

Implacare, Hu-Friedys implant maintenance instrument, revolutionizes the way you perform implant maintenance.

With Implacares PLASTEEL tips, scaling procedures are performed without damage to the abutments.

Implacare was developed in cooperation with periodontist Dr. Roland Meffert, a renowned clinician in the field of implant dentistry.

5. Features and Benefits PLASTEEL tips are more rigid and less flexible than other plastic maintenance instruments.This makes them more superior for removing plaque and calculus without damaging abutments or leaving residue behind. Satin Steel Instruments have a light-weight, large diameter handle.The unique diamond texture on the Satin Steel handle provides a secure grip and greater rotational control, even through wet gloves. Paired, disposable PLASTEEL tips are easily secured into the handle using dressing pliers. Unlike other implant maintenance instruments, Implacares sterilizable handle is designed for lifetime use. 6. Effects on Surface

These images (at 75x magnification) illustrate how Implacare Scalers do not alter the abutment surface.

Untreated. After 25 strokes with plastic scaler containing graphite fibers.Note the scratches. After 25 strokes with Implacare Scalers.No surface alteration. 7. Implacare 3 Designs

ExclusivePlasteel material allows forImplacare tips to be more rigid and less flexible than other implant scalers.

Paired tips are packaged in pouches, ready for sterilization.

Three paired instrument designs are available:

• 204S - Posterior Sickle Scaler

• 4R/4L - Universal Curette

• H6/7 - Anterior Sickle Scaler

204S 4R/4L H6/H7 8. Implacare Scalers

Handle and Assembly

The Implacare handle provides a secure grip and greater rotational control.

The tips are easily secured into the threaded handle using dressing pliers.

9. Implacare Scalers

Implacare Scaler in use, 4R/4L Curette design

Because the Implacare tips are designed like curettes and scalers, they are easy to adapt around prosthetics (as shown on the left) and are comfortable to use.

On the right, the curette design allows for extended reach into the interproximal area to assist the clinician in complete deposit removal.

4R/4L excellent adaptation 4R/4L interproximal reach 10. Implacare Scalers

Implacare scalers are available individually and in kits:

Description Part Code Implacare Handle, Satin Steel IMPHDL6 H6/7 Tips Refill Package (10pr) IH6/7 H6/7 Tips Kit & Satin Steel Handle (10pr) IMPLACAR36 204S Tips Refill Package (10pr) I204S 204S Tips Kit & Satin Steel Handle (10pr) IMPLACAR26 4R/4L Tips Refill Package (10pr) IC4R/4L 4R/4L Tips Kit & Satin Steel Handle (10pr) IMPLACAR16 Assorted Tips Refill Package (3 pairs of each design)IMPA Assorted Tips Kit & Satin Steel Handle (3 pairs of each design)IMPLACARA6 11. Summary

Implacare, Hu-Friedys implant maintenance instrument has disposable tips made of Plasteel non-filled high grade resin.

Plasteel is the strongest non-scratch plastic available and is used to remove plaque and calculus without damaging abutments.

Available in 3 popular designs (4R/4L,H6/H7,204S) for easy application to all surfaces.

The large diameter handle is designed for a lifetime of use and allows for greater control and less fatigue.The tips are easy to assemble in the handle and have a secure fit.

12. Conclusion

With Implacare, you no longer have to worry about damaging the implants of your patients.

Plasteel tips are more rigid and less flexible than other plastic maintenance instruments.

This makes them superior for removing plaque and calculus while preserving a smooth implant surface.

13. Qualifying Question

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Hu-Friedys Implacare Scalers .

To earn your Hu-Points towards a product evaluation, please exit and answer the following question on the Member Resources Page:

In demonstrating how Implacare Scalers do not alter the abutment surface, how many strokes with the Implacare Scalers were shown?

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