Dental implants are an increasingly common restorative solution for an aging population, with enhanced outcomes and improved aesthetics developing every day. Patients hope that this treatment will last them many, many years to come, if not the rest of their lifetime.
Many patients will know the alternative treatments available to them and discuss these with their clinician. Complete dentures, removable partial dentures and fixed partial dentures may all be suitable depending on an individual’s needs – but the decision to proceed with implants is an incredible commitment of time, money and trust.
To ensure these restorations bring the most joy to patients, they must have the tools available to aid their success and minimise the risk of implant failure.
Waterpik™ provides a range of effective solutions for patients, each designed to optimise oral hygiene and keep smiles going for longer.
Patient-first design
To support patients with multi-unit implants, Waterpik™ presents the Implant Denture Tip, which enables patients to access hard-to-reach areas. This ensures plaque, bacteria and debris can be removed when other oral hygiene methods, including standard toothbrushing, consistently fail.
A unique curved design means patients can access underneath and around implant supported bridges and dentures at lingual sites. It can be easily interchanged with solutions including the Precision Tip for predictable cleaning throughout the rest of the dentition.
The solution is built upon an extended body of scientific research, as Waterpik™ has more than 80+ clinical studies backing each solution. This includes the findings that, when used with a Waterpik™ Countertop Ultra Professional water flosser, the Implant Denture Tip is able to remove up to 99.9% of plaque from treated areas in as little as three seconds.[i] That’s thorough and efficient cleaning before a patient goes about their day.
The Implant Denture Tip is only compatible with the Countertop Ultra Professional water flosser, which uses an ergonomic handle with an on/off switch. This helps patients with dexterity issues, who may otherwise struggle to manage their restorations.
Professional water flossing
The Countertop Ultra Professional water flosser is designed to maximise oral hygiene outcomes whilst offering a completely tailored experience.
The unit features 10 pressure settings, which patients can change depending on their comfort and sensitivity throughout the dentition. Patients will also find the benefits of two flossing modes, each designed to improve different outcomes. The Floss Mode helps patients target plaque and bacteria, whilst a Hydro-Pulse Massage Mode enables gentle gum stimulation.
An inbuilt 1-minute timer with a 30-second pacer ensures patients clean for an allotted period – in the same way that patients need to keep to two minutes to see the full benefits of toothbrushing, a minimum water flossing period ensures individuals can thoroughly target the entire dentition.
The research also backs this as an effective addition to patient routines, with it being up to twice as effective as string floss for removing bacterial plaque and improving gum health.[ii] When used with the Plaque Seeker™ Tip, which is suited to single implant restorations, it is once again up to twice as effective for improving gingival health around implants when compared to traditional floss.[iii]
Choose a brand you trust
Waterpik™ solutions are designed with the patient in mind. Looking after restorations such as implants requires high-quality, predictable cleaning routines that optimise outcomes.
When patients are considering their oral hygiene aid options, it’s important to choose a reputable brand. Where some items may lack clinical findings, Waterpik™ stands out with 80+ research studies, tested in a wide variety of ways.
Waterpik™ is also the only water flosser brand to be approved by the Oral Health Foundation, and all of this adds up to Waterpik™ being the #1 water flosser brand recommended by dentists.[iv]
Help your patients choose solutions that protect their implants for years to come. Recommend by brand. Recommend Waterpik™.
For more information on Waterpik™ water flosser products visit www.waterpik.co.uk. Waterpik™ products are available from Amazon, Costco UK, Argos, Boots and Tesco online and in stores across the UK and Ireland.
[i] Gorur, A., Lyle, D. M., Schaudinn, C., & Costerton, J. W. (2009). Biofilm removal with a dental water jet. Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, NJ: 1995), 30, 1-6.
[ii] Mancinelli‐Lyle, D., Qaqish, J. G., Goyal, C. R., & Schuller, R. (2023). Efficacy of water flossing on clinical parameters of inflammation and plaque: a 4‐week randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Dental Hygiene, 21(4), 659-668.
[iii] Magnuson, B., Harsono, M., Stark, P. C., Lyle, D., Kugel, G., & Perry, R. (2013). Comparison of the effect of two interdental cleaning devices around implants on the reduction of bleeding: a 30-day randomized clinical trial. Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (15488578).
[iv] Based on 2025 independent survey of Dental Professionals; among those who recommended branded water flossers
