Implant Dentistry Today No 14

Implant Dentistry Today 8 A proper mouth rinse at the proper time can go a long way in protecting your patient’s oral, as well as overall health. ‘Perio plus support’ is a mouthwash that will help you do just that, in five different ways. Here’s how. To keep your patient’s soft oral tissues well and protected is important at all times, but even more so after dental surgeries or in cases of treatment-related dry mouth. ‘Perio plus support’ mouthwash is specifically designed to support tissue regeneration in such instances, while acting as additional prevention from bacterial infection and more. Thanks to its composition, ‘Perio plus support’ has 5 distinct patient benefits: 1. Harmful bacteria protection and elimination 2. Prevention of bad breath 3. Enhanced mucosa regeneration 4. Teeth strengthening and protection from teeth caries 5. And protection of teeth, gums and oral mucosa Let’s look atthem one by one. Harmful bacteria protection and elimination + prevention of bad breath The two key components ‘Perio plus support’ are chlorhexidine and Citrox®. Chlorhexidine digluconate (0.09%) has been used in dentistry for over 70 years and is very efficient in eliminating harmful bacteria, which is critical especially after surgeries and such. Citrox® is a lot newer ingredient based on natural bioflavonoids. Derived from bitter oranges, it’s very effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi alike. In ‘Perio plus regenerate’, Citrox® is further combined with polylysine amino acids to create the Citrox®/P formula. As a result, is creates a protective layer on teeth, gums and oral mucosa. Enhanced mucosa regeneration Hyaluronic acid is also part of the ‘Perio plus support’ formula. Thanks to its water-binding properties, it humidifies the oral mucosa, accelerating re-growth of cells – hence support. What’s more, the acid also protects the regenerating mucosa by creating a protective layer over it. This further supports regeneration, minimizing opportunities for infection and other complications. 5 ways ‘Perio plus support’ protects your patients Stronger teeth and protection from caries Xylitol not only lends ‘Perio plus support’ its pleasant taste without spiking blood sugar or insulin, it also helps keep the teeth healthy and protects them from caries. This is because oral bacteria (Streptococcus mutans) will ingest xylitol just like glucose, but can’t use it for fuel. Ingesting it leads to further inability to take up glucose which results in the bacteria dying out. Teeth, gums and oral mucosa protection ‘Perio plus support’ is unique in the combined action of several of its ingredients: hyaluronic acid combines with polymers to create a protective layer, while chlorhexidin binds to the mucosa and teeth, helping fight bacteria. All of this helps to keep the mucosa protected, reducing risk of viral or bacterial infection. When should you use or recommend ‘Perio plus support’? Although ‘Perio plus support’ is not meant as a long-term mouthwash solution, there are three situations in which its short- term usage can greatly benefit your patients. These are: n After dental surgeries or other invasive procedures n For treatment-related dry mouth n As additional short-term infection protection during epidemics Chlorhexidine is fantastic, but it is important that patients actually use it. Now there is Perio Plus+, which combines CHX with something your patients are no doubt very interested in: great taste and no impact on the sense of taste. It also has what you’re interested in (and what your patients should be too): exceptional efficacy. Perio Plus+ contains CHX as well as CITROX®, consisting of nine natural biofavonoids extracted from bitter oranges. Why? Because it has been proven that CHX and CITROX® are more effective than CHX alone. Hello treatment compliance – hello treatment success! CHLORHEXIDINEWITH A NATURAL BOOST With Perio Plus+, you get an all-new range of chlorhexidine mouthwashes, which contain CITROX® – the natural bioflavonoid extract of bitter oranges. The reason: the combination of CHX and CITROX® is more powerful than CHX alone. CITROX® has been proven to improve the efficacy of CHX. CHX, with minimal adverse side effects and a pleasant tasting solution that ensures patients’ sense of taste remains intact. The best conditions for treatment compliance. CITROX® n Natural plant extract: Bitter orange n Nine bioflavonoids, highly antibacterial n No side effects, used and approved n Enhances the power of CHX n Counters the downsides of CHX Further components n PVP-VA: protective film n Xylitol: caries protection n Hydroxapetite: supports healing and tissue regeneration n No alcohol Treatment Compliance Done Right New Products from Curaprox