HOMECARE

Home Care for Dental Implants & AOX Prostheses

Understanding Your AOX Prosthesis

  • What is an All-on-X (AOX) restoration?
  • Why cleaning AOX restorations is more difficult than natural teeth
  • Intaglio surface (underneath) not accessible to brushing
  • High risk of biofilm accumulation
  • Importance of meticulous hygiene to avoid failure

First Line of Defense: Daily Home Care

Twice-Daily Routine
  • Use a soft, electric toothbrush on visible surfaces
  • Interdental brushes or proxy brushes for the gumline
  • Water flosser to rinse under the prosthesis (angled tip preferred)
Antimicrobial Mouth Rinse
  • Choose a non-staining option (Ozonated water, Molecular Iodine)
AOXcare Prebiotic
  • Supports a healthy oral microbiome
  • Reduces acid production by altering bacterial metabolism

Weekly and Advanced Cleaning Tools

Irrigate under the bridge using
  • Curved syringe or water flosser with AOX tip
Optional
  • Sonic cleaning devices made for bridges and dentures
  • Ozonated water or Molecular Iodine (if recommended)

Red Flags to Watch For

  • Bleeding or swollen gums
  • Bad taste or odor
  • Loosening of the prosthesis
  • Redness or pus at the implant site
  • Contact your provider immediately if you notice these

Professional Maintenance

In-Office Cleanings
  • Every 3 to 4 months for AOX prosthesis patients
  • More frequent if there is a history of peri-implant disease

Professional Tools

  • Guided biofilm therapy (GBT), air polishing, laser decontamination
  • Removal of the prosthesis periodically to clean the intaglio surface

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I use floss under an AOX? (It is very difficult—use a water flosser)
  • Is AOX Care safe long-term? (Yes, formulated to support balance without
    harsh chemicals)
  • Can I sleep in my prosthesis? (Yes, AOX is fixed—but hygiene becomes even
    more important)