From: Definition, etiology, prevention and treatment of peri-implantitis – a review
Smooth surface | Sandblasted and acid-etched surface (SLA) | Plasma sprayed surface | |
---|---|---|---|
Rubber cap | o | o | o |
Metalic curette, rotating titanium brush | o | x | x |
Plastic curette | o | o | o |
Ultrasonic systems with metalic tips | x (polished) | ||
Ultrasonic systems with plastic tips | o | x | x |
Air polishing | x | x | x |