Guided biofilm therapy - GBT - is the systematic, predictable solution for dental biofilm management in professional prophylaxis using state-of-the-art air flow technologies.

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It was created by EMS, a Swiss-based market leader in professional prophylaxis and a pioneer in modern biofilm management.

It consists of treatment protocols based on individual patient diagnosis and risk assessment in order to achieve optimal results. The treatment is given in the least invasive way, with the highest level of comfort, safety and efficiency.

The therapy also includes oral hygiene instruction, patient education and motivation to maintain natural teeth and implants for as long as possible.

The great thing about GBT is that it is a fast, efficient and comfortable way for dental professionals to work and can be divided into eight simple steps:

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    Assess - probe and screen every clinical case

  2. 2.

    Disclose - make biofilm visible

  3. 3.

    Motivate - raise awareness and teach

  4. 4.

    AirFlow - remove biofilm, stains and early calculus

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    PerioFlow - remove biofilm in >4 to 9 mm pockets

  6. 6.

    ‘No Pain' Piezon - remove remaining calculus

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    Check - make your patient smile

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    Recall - a healthy patient equals a happy patient.

As the creators of GBT, EMS are dedicated to creating equipment and protocols that are backed by ever-growing scientific evidence and GBT is no exception. EMS' online scientific evidence library can be accessed free of charge at www.ems-dental.com.

It is also worth noting that GBT follows the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) recommendations on Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal (PMPR) and Oral Hygiene Instructions (OHI) for home care.

In relation to general prophylaxis, GBT minimises the use of power and hand instrumentation. AirFlow with Plus Powder is minimally invasive on all types of dental tissues: dentine, cementum, enamel and gums. Minimal abrasion equals maximum comfort for patients.

Explore GBT applications further at www.ems-dental.com and visit https://int.sda-swissdentalacademy.com for training information.