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All of the following are appropriate oral-hygiene instructions for a patient with implants EXCEPT:

  1. Daily fluoride rinses to prevent caries on the implant itself
  2. Implant-specific interdental brushes or floss
  3. A soft brush with low-abrasive toothpaste
  4. An antimicrobial (chlorhexidine) rinse when indicated
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Correct answer: A. Daily fluoride rinses to prevent caries on the implant itself

  • A. Correct (the EXCEPTION). Titanium implants cannot decay, so fluoride aimed at preventing caries ON the implant is irrelevant — particularly in an edentulous, fully implant-borne situation.
  • B. Incorrect. Interdental cleaning around implants is essential to prevent peri-implant disease.
  • C. Incorrect. A soft brush and low-abrasive paste protect the implant surface and tissues.
  • D. Incorrect. Chlorhexidine is a useful antimicrobial adjunct around implants when indicated.

Note: Fluoride still benefits any remaining NATURAL teeth; it is simply not an implant-specific caries instruction.

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