Prophylaxis

FIRST in PRACTICE, FIRST IN PROPHYLAXIS

Oral prophylaxis is the removal of plaque, calculus and stain from exposed and unexposed surfaces of the teeth by scaling, cleaning and polishing.
These procedures are intended to be preventive measures for the control of local irritational factors and to prevent the initiation of dental diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis and to assist in the healing processes.

Recent studies indicate that a large majority of patients do not have disease-free mouths. Even though calculus is not the cause of periodontal diseases, conditions may worsen by its presence. The real cause of these diseases is bacterial plaque.

Like calculus, bacterial plaque is present above and below the gumline. However, the most aggressive plaque is found below the gumline. In order to obtain any therapeutic value, oral prophylaxis therefore is to consist of supragingival as well as subgingival removal of plaque, calculus and stain.

Periodontal disease has recently been linked to other serious conditions not affecting the mouth such as cardiovascular disease and premature births. Proper prophylactic care therefore not only prevents the initiation of dental conditions but may also be instrumental in detecting oral symptoms for other diseases such as diabetes, HIV/AIDS and oral cancer. In short, prophylaxis may contribute to a patient’s overall health.

Successful Preventive Measures

Follow The Care Process for Dental Hygiene

Plaque Control

Regular prophylaxis is key to fighting plaque

Controlling the plaque and biolfilm on your teeth gives higher longevity to your dentition and gumline.

AIR-FLOW® Polishing

AIR-FLOW kills biofilm

Air polishing is a procedure which uses air and water pressure to deliver a controlled stream of specially processed sodium bicarbonate or glycine powder in a slurry through the handpiece nozzle. This pressurized jet removes surface stains, plaque and other soft deposits such as food particles trapped in between the teeth.  Time-saving and efficient, perfect for your sub- and supragingival treatments.

Gingival Cleaning

Keep your gums clean AND healthy

Taking care of gums is as important as taking care of teeth. We brush our teeth daily, but what about our gums?  Gums are called “gingivae” in medical terms. They are stringy tissues which form the base of the teeth for support. Whenever gums are attacked by bacteria, a person suffers from gum infection.

Piezon® Scaling

PainLESSLY remove biofilm and calculus

Ultrasonic scaling is a dental prophylactic procedure using an electric device rather than hand instruments. Ultrasonic scaler instruments vibrate at a frequency that breaks down bacterial cell membranes. Our perfect fit between module, handpiece and Instruments allows for almost painfree scaling - an advantage felt by the patient, but also the practitioner.

Pits and Fissures

Enhanced fissure cleaning

Improved bonding of sealant due to higher contact surface. Pits and fissures are anatomic landmarks on a tooth where the enamel folds inward. Fissures are formed during the development of grooves but the enamel in the area is not fully fused. As a result, a deep linear depression forms in the enamel's surface structure, which forms a location for dental caries to develop and flourish.