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Guided Biofilm Therapy removes harmful bacteria using warm water, air, and a fine powder—often with less scraping and greater comfort than traditional cleanings.
What is Guided Biofilm Therapy?
Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is a modern approach to dental cleanings that focuses on removing biofilm—the sticky bacteria that causes gum disease, cavities, and implant problems.
Using a combination of warm water, air, and a fine, low-abrasive powder, we gently remove the biofilm from the teeth, gums, and around dental implants. This approach allows for a more thorough cleaning while improving comfort and helping prevent long-term gum disease and implant complications.
A more precise and comfortable way to maintain your oral health
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More comfortable than traditional cleanings
Uses warm water and fine powder instead of heavy scraping.
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Targets harmful bacteria at the source
Removes biofilm, the root cause of gum disease and implant issues.
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Safe for dental implants and crowns
Designed to clean around delicate surfaces without damage.
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Reaches below the gum-line
Helps manage impacts of periodontal disease more effectively.
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Removes stain and harmful bacteria
Improves both health and appearance removing light surface stains.
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Ideal for ongoing gum maintenance
Supports long-term gum and implant health between periodontal visits.
Who benefits from GBT?
- Periodontal maintenance patients
- Dental implant patients
- Patients with sensitive teeth or dental anxiety
- Orthodontic patients (braces or retainers)
- Patients prone to staining (coffee, tea, wine)
GBT is especially important for patients with a history of gum disease or dental implants, where controlling bacteria is critical to long-term success.
How Guided Biofilm Therapy works
A simple, step-by-step process to remove harmful bacteria safely and comfortably.
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Step 1
Assess
We begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your oral and periodontal health.
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Step 2
Disclose
A safe disclosing solution highlights biofilm so it can be treated precisely.
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Step 3
Motivate
We guide you through personalized hygiene techniques for better daily care.
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Step 4
AIRFLOW®
Warm water, air, and ultra-fine powder gently remove biofilm and surface stains.
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Step 5
PERIOFLOW®
Clean deep periodontal and implant pockets comfortably with no scraping.
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Step 6
PIEZON®
Specialized ultrasonic tool is used, if needed, for targeted calculus removal.
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Step 7
Check & Confirm
Your clinician checks that biofilm and deposits have been fully removed.
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Step 8
Follow-up
Routine maintenance helps protect long-term gum and implant health.
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AIRFLOW®, PERIOFLOW® and PIEZON® are registered trademarks of EMS Electro Medical Systems.
What patients ask most
GBT reveals biofilm first, then removes it with a low-abrasive powder in warm water and air. We still use ultrasonic or hand instruments if hardened calculus is present.
Yes—implant-friendly powders and subgingival tips are designed to clean complex surfaces while protecting tissues and materials.
No. SRP is for periodontal disease and hardened calculus; GBT is excellent for prevention and maintenance between treatments.
Most patients benefit every 3–6 months, depending on risk.
It helps lift light-to-moderate external stains; heavy staining may need additional treatment.
