This brochure offers useful tips on how to keep the abutment Things to remember ......................8 area healthy, and how to handle various everyday situations. As you get used to your Ponto sound processor, you will Living with your Ponto System ...................9 probably develop your own skincare routines, but do remem- Visiting a hairdresser ......................
After surgery The healing period On completing the procedure your surgeon will place a healing cap over the implant site. The When the healing cap has been removed, your skin may still be very sensitive. So you should healing cap will be removed after approximately one week after surgery, when the soft tissue treat it gently.
Cleaning guidance • If you cannot remove the debris, place a piece of gauze soaked in warm water around the abutment for 5-10 minutes. Then clean the abutment with a cotton swab or the soft cleaning brush followed by a non-alcoholic wet wipe. Never scratch the skin around the abutment •...
Things to remember Living with your Ponto System • Inspect the skin around your abutment every day. If any soreness, redness, irritation or • Never place a traditional bone conductor or sound processor on a soft band, head band or swelling occurs, contact your clinic for advice and potential treatment.
Visiting a hairdresser Holidays and travelling • During hair treatments, always cover your abutment. You may use the special abutment • Swimming should not be a problem as long as your skin has healed. After swimming, take cover provided with your sound processor. a shower to flush out any dirt that might have accumulated either inside or outside the abutment.
Useful links • When participating in contact sports, take precautions to protect your abutment from direct To learn more about how it is to live with a Ponto and the experience of a Ponto user please trauma. contact us or visit: www.oticonmedical.com/Ponto-stories...
Seven good habits to develop MRI/Security control information card Follow a good daily skincare routine to keep the abutment site healthy. Wash the abutment site with warm water every day, and then clean the abutment using a cotton swab or a soft brush. There can be situations where the card may provide valuable information: When cleaning your abutment, always make sure your hands are clean.
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