Product News
How to reach the gold standard in prophylaxis : Guided Biofilm Therapy
Lately , more and more dental equipment companies have created associations to educate their users so as to increase the visibility of their products . Thus , EMS - Electro Medical Systems S . A ., a Swiss company , in an attempt to disseminate the unique Guided Biofilm Therapy ( GBT ) prophylaxis concept based on the scientific studies of Per Axelsson and Jan Lindhe1-3 from the Göteborg University , Sweden founded the Swiss Dental Academy . It provides practitioners with training courses for them to adopt a clinical protocol for the guided biofilm treatment and best patient care practices . Since its creation in 2005 , it has trained over 35,000 practitioners from over 25 countries around the world . I have also been the recipient of such a guided biofilm management course . During the IDS 2017 , out of a multitude of dental prophylaxis devices , I noticed the the Ultra-Compact Prophylaxis Station + at the EMS stand . The device is based on the Airflow ® Prophylaxis Master developed by the EMS Research Center following over 100,000 hours of technical and clinical testing in collaboration with top dental professionals around the world . The device was designed to meet the highest standards of performance , safety and comfort , being built to meet the 3 basic treatments of the Guided Biofilm Therapy ( GBT ): 1 . Removing supragingival biofilms , stains and young calculus from natural teeth , restorations and implants . It is performed in a single cleaning and polishing procedure with the Airflow Handpiece made of medical-grade resin bodies and new generation thermo-disinfectable materials ; 2 . Removing subgingival biofilms from periodontal and peri-implant pockets from 4 to 9 mm . It is carried out with the Perioflow ® Handpiece and Plus powder which ensures effective elimination of the biofilm , sustained reduction in bacteria , prevention of tooth loss or loss of implants ; 3 . Removing the supra and subgingival residual calculus . It is done with the ergonomic Piezon ® Led instrument based on the revolutionary No-Pain technology , ideal for conservative treatments and minimally invasive therapies . The instrument has an optimal diameter with a narrow tip for better visibility and accessibility , alongside a 5,0000 Kelvin built-in lamp that provides natural light . All the unique EMS Piezon tips are made of surgical stainless steel . In addition to the qualities of Airflow ® Prophylaxis Master , the Ultra-Compact Prophylaxis Station + has the following advantages :
• Pressurization Tower Automatic pressurization system pressurizing and depressurizing within seconds with a 360 ° integrated magnetic connection .
• Interactive Touch Panel Simple and ergonomic touch panel comes with a 10 level responsive interface that regulates and manually adjusts temperature and volume control feature with operating sound notifications and maintenance reminder .
• New Cord Durable and more efficient , the new EMS cord has a ‘ plug-and-play ’ system that is easily detachable and simple to service .
• Foot-Pedal Wireless Wireless stainless steel foot-pedal with boost mode and 360 º power activation access .
• External Filters Transparent air & water filters allowing for an easy check at a glance .
• Purge System Completely integrated Airflow ® and Piezon ® waterline purge system cleans fluid lines in under a minute .
• New No Pain Technology Dynamic response feature automatically regulating the output power according to the required force to remove calculus .
• Seamless Design Easy to clean and maintain . All cables are stored in the station to eliminate trip hazards .
• Ultra-compact Efficient space management .
• Independent Bottled Water Supply No need for an external water connection .
• Easy to Move and Store 360 ° movement .
• Extra Storage Space For additional powder bottles . The Ultra-Compact Prophylaxis Station + is an effective alternative to reach the gold standard in prophylaxis : Guided Biofilm Therapy ( GBT ).
Florin - Eugen Constantinescu DMD , PhD Student
Editorial Director , Product News
The Ultra-Compact Prophylaxis Station + ( EMS - Electro Medical Systems S . A ., CH-1260 Nyon , Switzerland ) https :// www . ems-dental . com / en / accessories / airflow-station-plus
References
1 . Axelsson P , Nyström B , Lindhe J . The long-term effect of a plaque control program on tooth mortality , caries and periodontal disease in adults . Results after 30 years of maintenance . J Clin Periodontol . 2004 ; 31 ( 9 ): 749-757 . doi : 10.1111 / j . 1600-051X . 2004.00563 . x
2 . 2 . Paulander J , Wennström JL , Axelsson P , Lindhe J . Some risk factors for periodontal bone loss in 50-year-old individuals . A 10-year cohort study . J Clin Periodontol . 2004 ; 31 ( 7 ): 489-496 . doi : 10.1111 / j . 1600- 051X . 2004.00514 . x
3 . 3 . Ramberg P , Axelsson P , Lindhe J . Plaque formation at healthy and inflamed gingival sites in young individuals . J
Clin Periodontol . 1995 ; 22 ( 1 ): 85-88 .
DOI : 10.25241 / stomaeduj . 2017.4 ( 4 ). prodnews . 1
304 Stoma Edu J . 2017 ; 4 ( 4 ): 304 http :// www . stomaeduj . com