Guided Biofilm Therapy

1. Assessment and Diagnostic Tools

Every appointment begins with a comprehensive evaluation. We are not just looking for broken teeth or cavities; we are assessing the health of the gum tissue and screening for risks. This includes:

• Digital X-rays: Low-radiation imaging to check for bone loss or tooth decay between the teeth.
• Oral Cancer Screenings: A vital check of the soft tissues to ensure no abnormalities exist.
• Periodontal Evaluation: Measuring periodontal pockets to check for gum detachment or infection.

2. Disclosing the Biofilm

You cannot clean what you cannot see. In a traditional cleaning, the hygienist guesses where the plaque is. In GBT, we use a disclosing dye that turns biofilm purple. This highlights exactly where harmful bacteria are hiding, guiding the practitioner to remove 100% of the buildup. It also serves as a powerful educational tool, showing you areas where your home flossing or brushing might be missing.

3. Motivation and Personalized Care

Once the biofilm is visible, we discuss your oral hygiene routine. We provide personalized treatments and advice based on what the disclosing agent reveals. This isn't a lecture; it's a collaboration to prevent tooth loss and future dental work.

4. AIRFLOW® Therapy

This is the "game-changer" for patient comfort. We use the AIRFLOW® handpiece to spray a controlled mixture of warm water and fine powder particles (Erythritol) onto the teeth.

• Gently remove biofilm: The spray washes away the purple-stained bacteria from the enamel and gums.
• Surface stains: It instantly lifts stains from coffee, wine, and tobacco, often making teeth appear significantly whiter without chemical bleaching.
• Safe for soft tissue: Unlike abrasive pastes, the powder is gentle on the gum tissue, making it ideal for patients with tooth sensitivity.

5. PERIOFLOW® for Deep Pockets

For patients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease, biofilm often hides deep below the gum line in periodontal pockets. Standard tools can be painful in these areas. The PERIOFLOW® nozzle allows us to clean these deep pockets comfortably, reducing the bacterial load that causes bone loss and infection.

6. PIEZON® PS (No Pain)

If there is hard calculus (tartar) remaining after the AIRFLOW® stage, we use the PIEZON® PS ultrasonic instrument. This is advanced technology that vibrates in a specific linear way to remove tartar without hammering the tooth. It is heated and regulated to ensure pain-free removal of hard deposits.

7. Quality Control

A final check ensures all biofilm, tartar, and surface stains are gone. We check for any remaining tooth decay that might have been hidden under the buildup.

8. Recall and Fluoride Treatments

We finish with a protective application, such as fluoride treatments, to strengthen the enamel and reduce sensitivity. We then schedule your next visit based on your specific risk profile, whether that is 3, 4, or 6 months, to maintain healthy gums.