SilverPlug® is the only recognised medical device for preventing bacterial build-up in the abutment screw access chamber – eliminating potential reservoirs that can harbour the most pathogenic bacteria for surrounding soft tissues.
Born from the direct field experience of oral surgery specialist Dr Matteo Antonini, SilverPlug has a natural anti-bacterial effect that helps prevent the most insidious causes of peri-implantitis.
80% of "healthy" implants exhibit some signs of mucositis. Silverplug® offers a simple, effective, long-term, low-cost solution for helping to control bacteria levels around implants, reducing the associated risks.
Why Choose SilverPlug
- Helps reduce the risk of peri-implantitis
- Easy to place and retrieve
- Easy to compress for perfect filling of the screw access chamber
- Antibacterial effect without releasing chemicals
- Remains active for the life of the patient
- The only recognised medical device for this application
Key Information
Patented and Certified
SilverPlug is the ONLY worldwide patented, registered and certified specific Active Sealant for the implant tunnel.
Medical Device
SilverPlug is a Class IIA medical device made of a polymer containing SILVER ZEOLITE, a natural antibacterial. It does not release any silver in the body.
Action
SilverPlug, by contact, drastically reduces the percentage of anaerobic bacteria inside the implant tunnel, which result in the most pathogenic cause of peri-implantitis.
Claim
The reduction of bacteria contamination inside the implant preserves surrounding soft tissue from inflammatory processes and helps reduce the risk of the insurgence of peri-implantitis.
Advantages for Patients and Dentists
The use of a specifically designed and certified material to seal the implant tunnel:
Ensures
SilverPlug ensures healthier tissues in the implant area. Pink gums, contained bone loss and no bad smell.
Allows
SilverPlug allows the dentist to do anything he can to avoid the insurgence of peri-implantitis in patients, eliminating one of the causes that, until now, was impossible to control.
Prevents
Prevent any legal implications due to malpractice deriving from the use of inappropriate materials. And avoid litigation with Health Insurances on coverage and claims.
How to Use SilverPlug
SilverPlug is designed to seal the tunnel of screw-retained crowns, abutments and Toronto bridges.
After sealing the tunnel with SilverPlug, the access hole can be plugged with any type of composite. Similarly, the crown can be cemented with any temporary or definitive cement.
Its tronco-conical shape allows a perfect fitting for any implant tunnel diameter.
Furthermore, SilverPlug is solid and easy to manipulate, insert in and remove from the tunnel.
Maintaining a Healthy Implant with SilverPlug
Platform Disinfection
Clean the implant platform and remove the biofilm with a cylindrical brush.
Disinfect the area using an appropriate product and subsequently rinse with sterile saline.
Abutment Disinfection
The abutment must be cleaned, brushed and immersed in an appropriate disinfectant solution for a few minutes.
Rinse the abutment thoroughly with sterile saline.
Measurement
Clean the implant platform and remove the biofilm with a cylindrical brush.
Disinfect the area using an appropriate product and subsequently rinse with sterile saline.
Cut
Cut the correct section of a SilverPlug, in order for it to fill the access canal and to be totally adherent to the side wall of the tunnel in its larger section.
Insertion
Fit the implant prosthesis and torque appropriately the prosthetic screw.
Pin the prepared SilverPlug with a probe and easily insert it into the access canal, with the help of a plugger.
Check
Be sure that the SilverPlug is completely sealing the abutment access canal. If the inserted SilverPlug is too long, it is possible to trim it with a polishing bur.
When using a screw-retained crown, ensure the right amount of space is left for the final layer of composite.
Sealing
Seal the access hole with composite or fit the cemented crown, following the usual procedures.
Expert Opinions
SilverPlug
Key Information
Patented and Certified
SilverPlug is the ONLY worldwide patented, registered and certified specific Active Sealant for the implant tunnel.
Medical Device
SilverPlug is a Class IIA medical device made of a polymer containing SILVER ZEOLITE, a natural antibacterial. It does not release any silver in the body.
Action
SilverPlug, by contact, drastically reduces the percentage of anaerobic bacteria inside the implant tunnel, which result in the most pathogenic cause of peri-implantitis.
Claim
The reduction of bacteria contamination inside the implant preserves surrounding soft tissue from inflammatory processes and helps reduce the risk of the insurgence of peri-implantitis.
Advantages for Patients and Dentists
The use of a specifically designed and certified material to seal the implant tunnel:
Ensures
SilverPlug ensures healthier tissues in the implant area. Pink gums, contained bone loss and no bad smell.
Allows
SilverPlug allows the dentist to do anything he can to avoid the insurgence of peri-implantitis in patients, eliminating one of the causes that, until now, was impossible to control.
Prevents
Prevent any legal implications due to malpractice deriving from the use of inappropriate materials. And avoid litigation with Health Insurances on coverage and claims.
How to Use SilverPlug
SilverPlug is designed to seal the tunnel of screw-retained crowns, abutments and Toronto bridges.
After sealing the tunnel with SilverPlug, the access hole can be plugged with any type of composite. Similarly, the crown can be cemented with any temporary or definitive cement.
Its tronco-conical shape allows a perfect fitting for any implant tunnel diameter.
Furthermore, SilverPlug is solid and easy to manipulate, insert in and remove from the tunnel.
Maintaining a Healthy Implant with SilverPlug
Platform Disinfection
Clean the implant platform and remove the biofilm with a cylindrical brush.
Disinfect the area using an appropriate product and subsequently rinse with sterile saline.
Abutment Disinfection
The abutment must be cleaned, brushed and immersed in an appropriate disinfectant solution for a few minutes.
Rinse the abutment thoroughly with sterile saline.
Measurement
Clean the implant platform and remove the biofilm with a cylindrical brush.
Disinfect the area using an appropriate product and subsequently rinse with sterile saline.
Cut
Cut the correct section of a SilverPlug, in order for it to fill the access canal and to be totally adherent to the side wall of the tunnel in its larger section.
Insertion
Fit the implant prosthesis and torque appropriately the prosthetic screw.
Pin the prepared SilverPlug with a probe and easily insert it into the access canal, with the help of a plugger.
Check
Be sure that the SilverPlug is completely sealing the abutment access canal. If the inserted SilverPlug is too long, it is possible to trim it with a polishing bur.
When using a screw-retained crown, ensure the right amount of space is left for the final layer of composite.
Sealing
Seal the access hole with composite or fit the cemented crown, following the usual procedures.
Case Study: One treatment, once! Dr. Andrea Nicali, DDS. May 2021.
Article: The Impact of Implant–Abutment Connection on Clinical Outcomes and Microbial Colonization: A Narrative Review. Dorina Lauritano, Giulia Moreo, Alberta Lucchese, Chiara Viganoni, Luisa Limongelli, Francesco Carinci. January 2021.
Article: Use of Silver Nanoparticles Reduces Internal Contamination of External Hexagon Implants by Candida Albicans. V.Matsubara, F. Igai, R. Tamaki, P.Tortamano, A. Edson, M. Mori. Oct 2015, Brazilian Dental Journal, May 2020.
Article: Peri-Implant Mucositis and Peri-Implantitis: A Current Understanding of Their Diagnoses and Clinical Implications. This paper was developed under the direction of the Task Force on Peri-Implantitis and approved by the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Periodontology in January 2013. Task Force members: Dr. Paul Rosen, chair; Drs. Donald Clem, David Cochran, Stuart Froum, Bradley McAllister, Stefan Renvert, Hom‐Lay Wang.
Article: Bacterial Leakage and Microgap along Implant-Abutment Connection in Three Different Implant Systems. Farshad Bajoghli, Mehrak Amjadi, Mohadese Akouchekian, and Tahmineh Narimani, International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Research (IJBR), 2016.
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All delivery costs vary depending on the total weight of your order.
The final postage charge is displayed on checkout.
For more information, please visit our dedicated delivery and returns pages.
Case Study: One treatment, once! Dr. Andrea Nicali, DDS. May 2021.
Article: The Impact of Implant–Abutment Connection on Clinical Outcomes and Microbial Colonization: A Narrative Review. Dorina Lauritano, Giulia Moreo, Alberta Lucchese, Chiara Viganoni, Luisa Limongelli, Francesco Carinci. January 2021.
Article: Use of Silver Nanoparticles Reduces Internal Contamination of External Hexagon Implants by Candida Albicans. V.Matsubara, F. Igai, R. Tamaki, P.Tortamano, A. Edson, M. Mori. Oct 2015, Brazilian Dental Journal, May 2020.
Article: Peri-Implant Mucositis and Peri-Implantitis: A Current Understanding of Their Diagnoses and Clinical Implications. This paper was developed under the direction of the Task Force on Peri-Implantitis and approved by the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Periodontology in January 2013. Task Force members: Dr. Paul Rosen, chair; Drs. Donald Clem, David Cochran, Stuart Froum, Bradley McAllister, Stefan Renvert, Hom‐Lay Wang.
Article: Bacterial Leakage and Microgap along Implant-Abutment Connection in Three Different Implant Systems. Farshad Bajoghli, Mehrak Amjadi, Mohadese Akouchekian, and Tahmineh Narimani, International Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Research (IJBR), 2016.
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