PERSONALIZED DENTAL HYGIENE AT KARMAZIN DENTAL Guided Biofilm Therapy

Guided Biofilm Therapy , or GBT , using the AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master system, has changed the game for our practice. This technique uses a specifi c sequence of steps that results in effective and effi cient biofi lm removal while offering the patient an exceptional experience.

The evidence is well established that there is a connection between oral health and our general health. As dental professionals, we have the opportunity to reduce our patients’ risk for systemic diseases by reducing the inflammatory burden in the body through the process of disrupting oral biofilm.

What is oral biofilm? It is a sticky, colorless film made up of bacteria that builds up between the teeth and gums. When allowed to grow in excessive numbers, especially in the presence of sugar or due to improperly balanced pH, it can result in bad breath, receding gums, gum disease, and tooth decay.

During your GBT treatment at Karmazin Dental, the hygienist will first check your mouth for any signs of gum disease. Next, your teeth are disclosed with a dye that makes biofilm visible. You are then shown any problem areas which will help to personalize your oral hygiene routine and improve your oral health outside of the dental office. The dye will also guide the biofilm removal. Next, depending on your needs, a combination of up to three cleaning systems (AIRFLOW, PERIOFLOW, and PIEZON) are used to gently remove biofilm, staining and light deposits. The water is temperature controlled to accommodate sensitive teeth and a low-abrasive powder replaces polishing with gritty prophy pastes, resulting in less bleeding and sensitivity.

Benefits Of Guided

• Removes 50% more biofilm than a traditional dental cleaning!

• Increased patient comfort

• Minimally invasive

• More efficient

• Healthier patients!

These procedures are so gentle they can be used on natural teeth, all types of dental restorations, orthodontic braces and appliances, implants, the tongue, and gums. A final check with small scalers ensures all biofilm and deposits have been removed. Guided Biofilm Therapy using the AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master system has allowed our office to practice at the highest standard of dental hygiene care, while offering the patient a truly exceptional experience.