THE GBT PROTOCOL
Guided Biofilm Therapy is the systematic, predictable solution for dental biofilm management in professional prophylaxis using state of the art AIRFLOW®, PERIOFLOW® and PIEZON® technologies. It is proven by scientific evidence.
Guided Biofilm Therapy consists of treatment protocols based on individual patient diagnosis and risk assessment in order to achieve optimal results. The treatment is given in the least invasive way, with the highest level of comfort, safety and efficiency.
I realized that disclosing the patient is not just about showing the patient where the biofilm remains… but it is also a critical part of effective biofilm removal for us as the clinician.
WHAT IS GUIDED BIOFILM THERAPY?
Improving patient and clinician comfort, the Guided Biofilm Therapy is a real game changer in modern dentistry. Find out more about the benefits of the 8-step protocol and watch the video!
PROBE AND SCREEN EVERY CLINICAL CASE
Healthy teeth caries, gingivitis, periodontitis
Healthy implants, mucositis, peri-implantitis
Start by rinsing with BacterX® Pro mouthwash
MAKE BIOFILM VISIBLE
Highlight to patients the disclosed biofilm and their problematic areas with EMS Biofilm Discloser
The color will guide biofilm removal
Once biofilm is removed, calculus is easier to detect
RAISE AWARENESS AND TEACH
Emphasize prevention
Instruct your patients in oral hygiene
EMS recommends Philips Sonicare toothbrushes, interdental brushes and Airfloss Ultra
REMOVE BIOFILM, STAINS AND EARLY CALCULUS
Use AIRFLOW® for natural teeth, restorations and implants Remove biofilm supra- and subgingivally up to 4mm using AIRFLOW® PLUS 14μm Powder
Also remove biofilm from gingiva, tongue and palate Remove remaining stains on enamel using AIRFLOW® CLASSIC Comfort Powder
REMOVE BIOFILM IN >4 TO 9 MM POCKETS
Use AIRFLOW® PLUS Powder on natural teeth in deep pockets and root furcations and on implants
Use new and slimmer PERIOFLOW® Nozzle
REMOVE REMAINING CALCULUS
Use the minimally invasive EMS PIEZON® PS Instrument supra- and subgingivally up to 10 mm
Clean more than 10 mm pockets with mini curette
Use EMS PIEZON® PI Instrument around implants up to 3 mm subgingivally and on restorations
MAKE YOUR PATIENT SMILE
Do a final check for remaining biofilm
Ensure calculus is fully removed
Accurately diagnose caries
Protect with fluoride
HEALTHY PATIENT = HAPPY PATIENT
Schedule recall frequency according to risk assessment
Ask your patient if he or she liked the treatment