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to maintain proper oral hygiene with focus on areas with high biofilm Step 6: Final Check was done to ensure that all biofilm and calculus
accumulation. has been removed
Step 4: Airflow technology was used to clean biofilm supra gingival
and sub gingival biofilm with warm water. Outcome: Resolution of inflammation and maintenance of periodontal
Step 5: Piezon PS tip was used to clean leftover calculus in interproximal stability with high patient acceptance.
areas.

Fig 12a Fig 12b Fig 12c
Figs 12 a-c: Facial view Preoperative, disclosed and post operative.

DISCUSSION ABOUT THE AUTHOR
GBT represents a paradigm shift in periodontal therapy by prioritising biofilm
management over indiscriminate calculus removal. For periodontists, it Dr. Ejya Mathur is
complements conventional surgical and non surgical therapy, particularly during a postgraduate in
maintenance phases. The integration of biofilm disclosure enhances patient Periodontology and Oral
understanding and motivation, a key determinant of long term periodontal success. Implantology with over 15
years of extensive clinical
and academic experience.
CONCLUSION She also specializes in Laser
Guided Biofilm Therapy is a scientifically validated, patient friendly, and clinically Dentistry, having completed
efficient approach that aligns seamlessly with modern periodontal practice. Its an Associate Fellowship
incorporation into routine periodontal care and maintenance can enhance treatment from WCLI, USA. She is also
outcomes, patient experience, and practice differentiation for periodontists. n trained in Periodontal microsurgeries from AIIMS,
New Delhi.
References Her professional journey includes a distinguished
1. Kriebel K, Hieke C, Müller-Hilke B et al .Oral Biofilms from Symbiotic to association with Clove Dental, where she served
Pathogenic Interactions and Associated Disease –Connection of Periodontitis as a Clinical Auditor, along with roles as a General
and Rheumatic Arthritis by Peptidylarginine Deiminase. Microbiol. 9-53:2018. Practitioner and Consultant across multiple
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also contributed to academics as a Reader at ITS
Secondary and Residual Caries and Phyto-Challenged Solutions. The Open Dental College, Greater Noida, where she actively
Dentistry Journal, 2017, 11, 312-333 mentored undergraduate students.
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practice in New Delhi and holds the prestigious
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S16. In recognition of her professional excellence, she
6. Mutthineni RB. Guided biofilm therapy (GBT) in periodontal disease and peri- was awarded First Runner-Up for Outstanding
implant disease [Internet]. IP Int J Periodontol Implantol. 2022 [cited 2026 Jan Contribution as a Periodontist at the Indian Dental
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ARTICLE CITATION
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