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Young PerioDT with Desiccation Technology is an advanced, topical oral debriding liquid or gel intended for use as an adjunctive decontamination rinse of tooth and prosthetic surfaces during the performance of certain dental procedures to help remove the smear layer and necrotic debris.

The action of PerioDT is based upon the simple fast-acting principle of Desiccation Technology (DT). Desiccation is a simple physical process that removes water from the combination of infectious microbial material, dead cellular debris (necrotic material) and other macromolecules found around tooth and prosthetic surfaces in the oral cavity. This process occurs less than one minute after contact with those materials.

1. Caries Restoration Procedures – PerioDT is indicated for use as an adjunctive rinse of exposed dentin surfaces in cavity preparations to assist in the removal of contaminated debris and microbial smear layer.
2. Periodontitis and Gingivitis Treatment Procedures – PerioDT is indicated for use as an adjunctive rinse of tooth surfaces during periodontal debridement procedures (scaling and root planing) to help with the removal of contaminated debris from the sulcus.
3. Root Canal Cleanser Procedures – PerioDT is indicated for use as an adjunctive rinse of tooth root canal systems and adjacent tooth surfaces during standard professional dental procedures to enhance the removal of post-instrumentation dentinal debris and microbial smear layer within the root canal systems.

The product can universally be used for any oral debridement procedure involving:

• General Prophylaxis in areas of gingivitis or heavy plaque and biofilm buildup
• Pre-restoration of excavated caries
• Cleaning of abscessed tissue sites
• Pre- and Post-mucosal surgery
• Peri-Implant mucositis and implantitis
• Cleaning fixed and removable prosthetics and orthodontic fixtures
• Periodontal treatment
• Caries/Crown preparation cleanser
• Endodontic treatment

Please refer to the Product Instructions for Use as referenced on the website or contained in the product packaging. Here are a few additional tips for application:

• Dry tissue surfaces with cotton gauze or compressed air prior to the application of PerioDT. In cases with excess bleeding, clinicians recommend that the product be applied liberally to displace excess blood and fluid. This is because the product is less effective as it becomes diluted. Product should never be left in place for more than 30-60 seconds.
• After application, allow to sit for 10-30 seconds. Then, use High Volume Evacuation, rinse and follow with the saliva ejector.
• Unlike antibiotics and other cleaning agents, using more is not better. The beneficial action of PerioDT is virtually instantaneous.

In most cases, if used in conjunction with periodontal debridement procedures, such as scaling and root planing, one 1mL syringe contains enough liquid or gel to treat a full arch, if used both pre and post scaling and root planing. The syringe and accompanying applicator tips are single patient use only. PerioDT can be applied to help remove contaminated debris from tooth surfaces.

The applicator tip is a standard Luer Lock, Curved dispensing tip. Additionally, any standard luer-lock applicator tip may be used based on clinician’s preferences.

Each patient's tissues may respond slightly different to PerioDT and should be considered for use on a case by case basis. The interaction of the product will depend upon the composition of the tissue.  PerioDT is hygroscopic, pulling water from it’s environment.  Although the formula has been designed to prevent desiccation of healthy tissue, an interaction may occur and it is advised to only apply product in areas where indicated.  Indicated areas include inflamed, bleeding periodontal pockets or areas of heavy calculus/biofilm buildup. 

The desiccation process acts in an extremely slow manner on intact, non-mucosal skin and will generally have no effect upon accidental contact. It should be immediately removed with rinsing, and it can damage clothing. Contact for excessive periods of time could yield a slight warming sensation.

Yes, clothing can acquire pink staining or be damaged by incidental contact with PerioDT.

No, room temperature storage is appropriate. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for additional storage and product information.

Two years. Please refer to the Expiration Date noted on the product label for exact information.

Yes, contraindications include:

• A contraindication for PerioDT is for a SULFUR allergy. This does not include SULFA allergies. There is a significant difference between SULFUR and SULFA.  (Sulfa is an antibiotic in the Sulfonamide family. It is the earliest of the antimicrobial agents dating back to the 1930’s, a precursor to all other antibiotics. Sulfur is an element in the periodic table, #16. PerioDT has properties of sulfates from sulfur. Sulfate allergies are extremely rare. Sulfates (PerioDT) are different from sulfonamide antibiotics (Sulfa) and do not cause allergic or sensitivity reactions. There is no clinical evidence of cross-allergy between sulfonamide antibiotics and sulfonamide nonantibiotics.)
• PerioDT is also contraindicated for use when it may contact calcium hydroxide.
• PerioDT should not be diluted. Diluting with water or combining PerioDT with another product will render the product ineffective or potentially harmful.