P ERSONAL G UM T REATMENT Gum disease is the No 1 cause of tooth loss in this country.
We start by focussing on effective gum care and The early signs are so subtle that A Guide to this involves a totally different brushing many people do not know that they P.A.D. technique, flossing or dental taping and have it – until it’s too late. interdental brushing. Treatment A healthy mouth is comfortable, The number of visits required is dependent on naturally fresh and pain-free. for gums the health of your gums. The harder you work and the more effective you are, the less time we Gum disease has recently been linked will need to work with you. to Pancreatic cancer, Heart disease and poor diabetic control and is the Our sessions are normally 20 minutes and this main culprit for bad breath. allows us to help you to establish a basic level of gum care. A healthy mouth is comfortable, Gum health sessions are normally £52 naturally fresh and pain-free.
Fresh start – four visits in one week £165 By reducing and eliminating the bacteria in pockets, we create an area Deep cleaning- - - that is easier to maintain for good Per quadrant with/without local- - - £85 gum health.
As the gums improve, we are able to measure This leaflet explains how we can help you and record the attachment levels of gum to to control gum disease. tooth and establish a base line. Healthy gums are pink. Complex and advanced gum treatments They don’t PAD session full mouth £175 bleed! Teeth
Socket preservation £94 Bone regeneration per site/visit £320 You pay for gum care and treatment sessions Your Priceless - as your gum treatment progresses. with: Emdogain or Bio-Oss / Bio-Gide / Bio-Oss Collagen Tel 01624 812157 Assets [email protected] What is PAD™ and how does it work? Periodontics
PAD™ high level disinfection is one of the most important scientific advances in dentistry ♦ Conventional cleaning and debridement of for many years. In a very simple procedure, a special liquid is applied to and around the tooth and together with a special light, kills all the bacteria on a tooth surface, periodontal pockets cannot ensure all bacteria in infected gums and around infected implants in a cavity and in a root canal are removed so inflammation may reoccur re- ducing successful outcome.
PAD technology overview
- PAD™ stands for Photo Activated Oral Disinfection it improves gum health, restorative
success in periodontics, endodontics and restorative dentistry as well as in the field Before PAD’s of implants for controlling inflammation around implants, by eliminating all species
of oral bacteria. How does PAD work?
PAD™ high level disinfection is based on two components:
a solution of tolonium chloride (a vital stain) and a very powerful red light system to
activate the PAD™ solution. The PAD™ solution selectively targets and tags all
bacteria. When the solution is activated by the PAD™ light it releases oxygen which
ruptures the cell membranes of bacteria killing them in seconds. Significant improvement in outcome when
PAD™ solution eliminates all bacteria and, unlike other methods of cleaning and used after conventional treatment disinfection, does not affect any other normal tissue nor does it stain the gums or Elimination of persistent lesions restorations. Reduces need for antibiotics No development of resistant bacterial Furthermore, PAD™ does not encourage the development of any resistant species. species Helps preserve tissue and an The PAD high level disinfection is pain-free and without any side effects. alternative to surgery
After PAD’s
Your guide to advanced effective gum care and treatments,
aimed at saving a priceless asset - your teeth.