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Fig 1: Development of gingivitis and periodontitis following dental Fig 2: Stages of Biofilm Maturation 2
plaque accumulation 1

Fig 3: EMS AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Fig 4: Guided Biofilm Therapy Protocol Compass 3 Fig 5: Airflow Therapy Hand Piece 3
Master 3

Fig 6: 360 degree spray from Perioflow Nozzle 4 Fig 7: Piezon-PS 3 Fig 8: Peri implant mucositis 7

GBT IN PERIODONTAL POCKETS abrasiveness, penetrate periodontal pockets and disrupt the biofilm
Periodontal pockets provide a protected ecological niche for matrix without causing root surface alterations. The flexible nozzle
pathogenic anaerobic microorganisms’ biofilm and are a major design allows uniform distribution of the powder–air–water mixture
therapeutic challenge. Conventional non-surgical periodontal therapy along the pocket walls, including interproximal and furcation regions
relies heavily on hand and ultrasonic instruments, which may be thereby reducing probing depths and bleeding on probing, while
associated with root surface damage, incomplete biofilm removal, and offering superior patient comfort. GBT can be effectively used as a
patient discomfort, particularly in deep pockets . standalone non-surgical therapy for periodontal pockets up to 9mm
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Guided Biofilm Therapy addresses these limitations by combining For periodontists, the application of GBT within periodontal
biofilm disclosure with subgingival air polishing using PERIOFLOW®. pockets enhances treatment precision, preserves root surface integrity,
Erythritol powder particles, due to their small size and low and supports long-term periodontal maintenance.

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