Implant Surgery and Assistant Guide: An Approach towards Surgery and Assistant’s Understanding | Chapter 14 | New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 1
The purpose of this study is to introduce the role of dental hygienists during implant surgery. The study's goal is to encourage high-quality implant surgical assistance in order to boost implant surgery success rates. Background: Dental hygienists are service providers with knowledge, skills, and a customer-focused attitude. Dental hygienists examine and confirm the medical histories of patients who visit the dental clinic, monitor their overall health, and take immediate action if an infectious condition is discovered to cut off the infection channel and prevent infection within the dental office. Materials and Methods: During the treatment of patient K, who visited Y Dental Department in City G in January 2020, the authors introduce the implant surgery techniques. Surgical procedures and precautions are listed, with a focus on the use of dental hygienists during surgery. With illustrations and explanations, the tasks of a surgical assistant, patient management during surger...