The Problem: Gum Disease & Periodontitis
Half of American adults suffer from gum disease1
Over 64 million adults 30 years and older have periodontitis2
The Solution: PerioDT
PerioDT is a topical oral debriding liquid or gel intended for use as an adjunctive decontamination rinse of tooth surfaces during the performance of certain dental and periodontal procedures to help remove the microbial smear layer and tooth debris.
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What is the Purpose of PerioDT?
- Desiccation of dental plaque, calculus and biofilm present in periodontal pockets and surrounding tooth surfaces.
- Assists with debridement and removal of plaque, calculus and biofilm from periodontal pockets and surrounding tooth surfaces.
- Use as an adjunctive rinse on exposed dentition or dental prosthetics.
- Desiccates and removes pathogenic bacteria and necrotic tissue
See the Results for Yourself
The quadrant image shows root surface modifications on samples treated with subgingival mechanical instrumentation and subgingival mechanical instrumentation in conjunction with PerioDT.1 (a) Brief curette scaling; (b) energic curette scaling, (c) ultrasonic scaling, (d) curette scaling, and PerioDT application.
PerioDT facilitates desiccation and removal of smear layer left behind by Scaling and Root Planing (fig. d).
1Micu IC, Muntean A, Roman A, Stratul ȘI, Pall E, Ciurea A, Soancă A, Negucioiu M, Barbu Tudoran L, Delean AG. A Local Desiccant Antimicrobial Agent as an Alternative to Adjunctive Antibiotics in the Treatment of Periodontitis: A Narrative Review. Antibiotics (Basel). 2023 Feb 24;12(3):456. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics12030456. PMID: 36978324; PMCID: PMC10044681.
What Procedures Can PerioDT Be Used For?
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
- Peri-Implant mucositis and implantitis
- Cleaning fixed and removable prosthetics and orthodontic fixtures
- Non-surgical periodontal therapies
- Caries/Crown preparation cleanser
- Endodontic root canal treatment
“It is hard to imagine my ability to effectively practice dentistry without PerioDT. This is such a go-to tool whenever I am faced with any periodontal pocket around a tooth or implant that is just impossible to keep clean with home care and maintenance. The results have been incredible! I have seen gum tissue that has been problematic and bloody at every visit for years, all of a sudden become pink and healthy once I've added PerioDT to the treatment regimen.”
Ankur Gupta, DDS North Ridgeville Family Dentistry
- Eke PI, Dye BA, Wei L, Thornton-Evans GO, Genco RJ. Prevalence of Periodontitis in Adults in the United States: 2009 and 2010. Journal of Dental Research. 2012;91(10):914-920. doi:10.1177/0022034512457373
- Botelho J, Machado V, Leira Y, Proença L, Chambrone L, Mendes JJ. Economic burden of periodontitis in the United States and Europe: An updated estimation. J Periodontol. 2022 Mar;93(3):373-379. doi: 10.1002/JPER.21-0111. Epub 2021 Jun 9. PMID: 34053082.
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