BONE ANCHORED HEARING SYSTEM
Ponto Care Guide
Congratulations
Contents
In the first few weeks after surgery, it is very important to take
good care of the skin around the implant site. Even after this
area has healed, the abutment must be cleaned every day.
This brochure offers useful tips on how to keep the abutment
area healthy, and how to handle various everyday situations.
As you get used to your Ponto sound processor, you will
probably develop your own skincare routines, but do remember to check the implant and abutment every day.
We would like to acknowledge and thank all the Ponto users
who assisted us in compiling this brochure.
After surgery.....................................................................................................................4
The healing period ............................................................................................................ 5
Cleaning guidance ............................................................................................................6
Things to remember ..........................................................................................................8
Living with your Ponto System ...........................................................................................9
Visiting a hairdresser ...................................................................................................... 10
Exposure to high humidity ............................................................................................... 10
Holidays and travelling ..................................................................................................... 11
Outdoor activities ............................................................................................................12
Exposure to dusty environments .......................................................................................12
Meet other users ..............................................................................................................13
Seven good habits to develop .......................................................................................... 14
After surgery
The healing period
On completing the procedure your surgeon will place a healing cap over the implant site. The
healing cap will be removed after approximately one week after surgery, when the soft tissue
has healed. If your skin has not completely healed, the dressing will be left in place for a few
more days. If the healing cap should fall off unintended, just gently click it on again.
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When the healing cap has been removed, your skin may still be very sensitive. So you should
treat it gently. When cleaning the abutment, always start by washing your hands. Then
carefully wipe all the way around the abutment, using a non-alcoholic wet wipe.
You will have to wait a while before washing your hair, as the skin should not be exposed to
water. When your doctor gives you the go-ahead, it is recommended that you use a skinfriendly shampoo for the first few weeks.
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