The GBT Protocol

Guided Biofilm Therapy is the systematic, predictable solution for dental biofilm management in professional prophylaxis using state of the art AIRFLOW®, PERIOFLOW® and PIEZON® technologies. It is proven by scientific evidence.

Guided Biofilm Therapy 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.

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Juliette Reeves

I realized that disclosing the patient is not just about showing the patient where the biofilm remains... but it is also a critical part of effective biofilm removal for us as the clinician.

Juliette Reeves GBT Trainer in United Kingdom 30 years of experience

What is Guided Biofilm Therapy?

Improving patient and clinician comfort, the Guided Biofilm Therapy is a real game changer in modern dentistry. Find out more about the benefits of the 8-step protocol and watch the video!

01
Assessment and Infection control

PROBE AND SCREEN EVERY CLINICAL CASE Healthy teeth, caries, gingivitis, periodontitis Healthy implants, mucositis, peri-implantitis Start by rinsing with BacterX® Pro mouthwash

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02
Disclose

MAKE BIOFILM VISIBLE Highlight to patients the disclosed biofilm and their problematic areas with EMS Biofilm Discloser The color will guide biofilm removal Once biofilm is removed, calculus is easier to detect

03
Motivate

RAISE AWARENESS AND TEACH Emphasize prevention Instruct your patients in oral hygiene EMS recommends Philips Sonicare toothbrushes, interdental brushes and Airfloss Ultra

04
Airflow

REMOVE BIOFILM, STAINS AND EARLY CALCULUS Use AIRFLOW® for natural teeth, restorations and implants Remove biofilm supra- and subgingivally up to 4mm using AIRFLOW® PLUS 14μm Powder Also remove biofilm from gingiva, tongue and palate Remove remaining stains on enamel using AIRFLOW® CLASSIC Comfort Powder

05
Perioflow

REMOVE BIOFILM IN 4 TO 9 MM POCKETS Use AIRFLOW® PLUS Powder on natural teeth in deep pockets and root furcations and on implants Use new and slimmer PERIOFLOW® Nozzle

06
PIEZON® PS

REMOVE REMAINING CALCULUS Use the minimally invasive EMS PIEZON® PS Instrument supra- and subgingivally up to 10 mm Clean more than 10 mm pockets with mini curette Use EMS PIEZON® PI Instrument around implants up to 3 mm subgingivally and on restorations

07
Control

MAKE YOUR PATIENT SMILE Do a final check for remaining biofilm Ensure calculus is fully removed Accurately diagnose caries Protect with fluoride

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08
Recall

HEALTHY PATIENT = HAPPY PATIENT Schedule recall frequency according to risk assessment Ask your patient if he or she liked the treatment

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GBT Documents

GUIDED BIOFILM THERAPY BROCHURE PDF
SUMMARIES OF TOP STUDIES PDF
TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS PDF
WHYS AND HOWS OF GBT? PDF
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