A 30-year-old male patient returns to the dental practice fo…
A 30-year-old male patient returns to the dental practice for his routine maintenance visit. Several implants were placed over a year ago, showed signs of redness and inflammation. When probed, moderate bleeding occurs, however, the probing depths are normal. Radiographs of the areas also presented normal and no change from the last examination. Implants are not mobile, and the hygienist questions the patient about his home care routine. The patient states that he brushes and flosses when he can, but he has been under a lot of stress lately. The dental hygienist decides to irrigate with an antimicrobial and have the patient perform daily irrigation at home. What type of antimicrobial rinse should be used?
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