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What is Guided Biofilm Therapy?

GUIDED BIOFILM THERAPY – THE 8 STEPS GBT PROTOCOL

Guided Biofilm Therapy

Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) involves 8 step process which dental professionals use to remove biofilm in a least abrasive, most efficient and comfortable way. Dentist will use the state-of-the-art Aiflow, Perioflow and Piezon technology to remove biofilm and tartar build-up from your teeth.

Biofilm is a complex community of microorganisms, primarily bacteria, that adhere to surfaces on teeth, gums, and other oral structures, leading to various dental issues. Biofilm is the primary culprit behind dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, and bad breath. Guided Biofilm Therapy is a revolutionary approach to dental care that focuses on biofilm management. It combines cutting-edge technology and meticulous techniques to ensure optimal oral health. 

GBT is minimally invasive, safe, effective and gentle to teeth and soft tissues, implants and restorations.

You will experience this state of art professional Dental Spa like cleaning with EMS Airflow at Heritage Dental Group Indooroopilly.

Assessment of your oral health

Dr Singh will first check your mouth to identify any dental decay or gum disease or any dental problems.

Disclosing

We will then apply disclosing tab to your teeth to make dental plaque and biofilm more visible. 

Disclosing teeth to clean with Airflow

Motivation

The disclosing tab also helps the clinician to show you any problem areas where you are missing brushing and give you tips on how to improve your dental care at home with the use of electric or manual toothbrush, floss or interdental brushes.

AIRFLOW Dental Spa

The EMS Airflow uses a combination of air, fine powder and warm water creates a spray that will gently clean your teeth, without the handpiece physically touching your teeth. Airflow cleans and polishes your teeth at the same time giving you squeaky clean teeth. Dental Spa like feeling at your dentist.

PERIOFLOW (if necessary)

Dr Singh will use Perioflow if you have Periodontitis (gum inflammation) or have implants to clean more thoroughly.

PIEZON (if necessary)

Dr Singh will use this No-Pain instrument to remove any remaining tartar on your teeth. It is minimally invasive, comfortable & highly efficient. Sometimes Dr Singh may use PIEZON first if you have tartar build-up.

Final Check

We will check if all biofilm & tartar build-up is removed. Dentist will also give you necessary tips to maintain good oral hygiene at home.

Recall

We will then schedule your future scale and clean appointment as required.

BENFITS OF GUDIED BIOFIM THERAPY

  • Less pain and reduces tooth sensitivity.
  • Gentle, thorough, minimally invasive clean.
  • Prevents periodontal or peri-implant disease.
  • Cleans and polishes teeth at the same time.
  • Effective and efficient way to clean around implants, braces preventing tooth decay and gum-disease.

If you would like to experience this dental spa like teeth cleaning, please get in touch with our team at Heritage Dental Group on 07 38783384 to book your dental appointment with Dr Singh.