OTN Implants recommends to clean the stoma twice a day to prevent skin and soft tissue irritation/infections.
Stoma care starts from the first day after stage two BADAL X™ implantation surgery. The stoma may still bleed a little during the first week. Therefore, it is recommended to softly rinse the stoma with the shower during the first weeks. You may also use simple soap or shampoo. After cleaning, unfold a 10x10cm gauze, wrap it around the DCA and tie it tightly around the DCA. The gauze pads do not have to be sterile.
Cleaning instructions:
- Remove the gauze pad
- Rinse the stoma with the shower head or the Braun Oral B, Oxyjet or the Panasonic Dentalcare EW 1211 irrigator. This device can be ordered on the internet. For your convenience, we recommend you to purchase an irrigator with adjustable water jet levels and with a water tank integrated, for example, in the handle.
Braun Oral-B Irrigator
Panasonic Dentalcare Irrigator - Remove dried deposits (plaque) on the BADAL X™ parts by gently flossing with a gauze pad, water and soap
- Make sure that the stem of BADAL X™ that penetrates through the skin is smooth and free of deposits
- Massage the skin and muscles during rinsing and ensure that no adhesions occur between the stoma inner lining and BADAL X™
- After rinsing, dry the stoma with a towel. If necessary, cover the stoma with a gauze. Unfold a 10x10cm gauze, wrap the gauze around the BADAL X™ stem and make a knot.
- Only cover the stoma with a gauze when there is some discharge from the stoma. The purpose of using a stoma gauze is to prevent stains on the clothes. Note: The stoma coverage is not intended to keep bacteria out of the stoma.