Anti-Infective Agents in Periodontal Treatment

By Jorgen Slots, DDS, DMD, PhD, MBA Image via Wikipedia The primary goal of periodontal therapy is to achieve a periodontal environment free of infectious pathogens. Anti-infective periodontal treatment includes mechanical pocket debridement (scaling and root planing) to remove dental calculus, periodontal pocket irrigation with potent antiseptics, systemic antibiotics for advanced disease, and proper patient … Read more

You can huff and puff and blooooooow away periodontal disease

From EMS Electro Medical Systems – Dental Tribune International Subgingival application of the Air-Flow Method is said to allow for smooth and efficient removal of bacteria in the periodontal pocket. Biofilm is a dirty word. Thousands of bacteria strains deep down in the periodontal pocket are responsible for the development of various diseases. The magnitude … Read more