PERIOFLUSH – A modern product for every day battle against periodontal problems
It is a well-known fact for every dentists that periodontal problems are common situations in dental office. European and global statistics show two dramatic parameters. Periodontal diseases are second and nearly as important as caries cause of teeth loss. In the most severe countries even up to 40%. It is hard to find a country with prevalence of periodontitis less the 25%. And what also is deeply warring is a scale of increase. It is approximately 15% within a generation. People with diabetes, smoking or with poor oral hygiene are particularly vulnerable to periodontitis. This is why it is so important to treat the first symptoms during the regular check outs.
Available solutions
There is several options for doctors available on the market. Survey results taken on one of the dental congresses in Romania in 2024 shows that over 50% of doctors sees the need of treating gingivitis and periodontitis. Usually they are reaching for available solutions such as Chlorhexidine, metrogyl or hydrogen peroxide mixed with water. To make the procedure easier and more comfortable for the patient producer Arkona introduced a product which is effective and easy to store in dental office.
About Arkona
Arkona is a manufacturer of dental materials, present on the market for 30 years. On Romanian market recognized by the name Dental Life Science. It is a company, founded by a dentists, which creates and produces dental solutions based on dentists’ needs and dentists’ expertise. Arkona’s products are developed to make dentists’ work easier and more efficient in order to help patients. Being aware of the wide range of products available in dentistry, Arkona is focused on niche products, that can bring another value to the dental office. In this case, an unique fluid that is easy to work with.
The idea of Perio-flush
It is a product which evolved during 15 years of clinical presence. Initially based on chlorohexidine, was replaced with second generation by more efficient and more biocompatible of nano silver particles’ solution. Currently there’s a third generation of periodontal irrigator, based on even safer Domiphen Bromide and minerals. Perio-flush is a response to extremely massive demand from dentists who need periodontal irrigator, safe and effective and for prolonged usage. As we all know that gum and periodontal problems last years and treatment must meet both, mentioned above features.
Chlorohexidine, effect on human tissues, although it is effective cannot be used long. Antibiotics used locally might be not effective and also can’t be applied long. Hydrogen peroxide can be painful for patient while using. Having that experience with available solutions, Arkona created a product which is efficient, gentle for patient and easy to use for a doctor.
‘Patients who come to our clinics barely know anything about periodontitis. They wrongly relate many toothaches with caries. Many don’t understand that teeth instability is caused by gum’s problems. Many treat periodontal problems at home poorly. Many come for help too late. We can help them, by educating where the real problem is, by rinsing early stages of periodontitis, by long-term irrigating inflammations when the problem is severe and need months of treatment. We can save their teeth for many, many years’ says the owner of Arkona.
Why is it worth to have it in your dental office?
Patients come to the clinic with various problems. They often ignore the inflammation of the gums, hoping that the problem will go away on its own. However, during a regular visit, the doctor can thoroughly check the condition of the gums and implement treatment at an early stage. Thanks to this, he can implement regular procedures that will protect the patient from tooth loss and also motivate him to visit the clinic regularly.
Using Perio-flush is not harmful for patient. This is just additional, quick procedure, that can be done by doctor or dental hygienists. As the product is in disposal syringe, it does not consume the valuable time to prepare the mixture. You just taking it from the drawer and helping the patient immediately.
- Properly treated gingivitis stops the pain for the patient and reduce the risk of periodontitis in the future. Having a product that can help immediately is beneficial at the moment and in the future. It is important for patient to know that you are helping them in long term
- In acute inflammation of the gums it is a gentle and quick relief. Perio-flush does not produce a foam, have a good taste and is safe for the patient. The first sense of relief in pain is just after procedure. The thoroughly cleaned pocket begins to heal and the reduction of inflammation progresses rapidly
- Periodontal pockets are a huge problem for the patient. With Perio-flush, regular procedures can significantly reduce the depth of the pockets and bring beautiful healthy smile again. According to the clinical studies (……) the average depth reduction is 1,3 mm.
- Orthodontic braces can cause a lot of pain, especially for a young patients. Using Perio-flush can help in this situations, reducing the pain significantly. Product can be use regularly, with every visit in orthodontics.
- Using Perio-flush after scaling will reduce the bleeding and gums sensivity. It is a nice touch at the end of the procedure
- Product is effective in pain reduction and gentle for patient. The procedure which is helping to take care of gums in a delicate way will be more likely repeated by the patient.
Advantages for the dentist
- Perio-flush is in ‘ready to use’ disposal syringes. It does not require preparing, mixing, pouring to any other device. You just taking it and starting procedure whenever you see a need for it. It saves a lot of time
- According to clinical studies, this product effectively removed deposits from 98% of treated pockets. It reduced the concentration of anaerobic bacteria in 80.4% of the pockets, averaging a 79% decrease. This shows how effective it is in treating gingivitis.
- It is delivered in disposal syringes with a special tip. This way it allows for reaching the most difficult areas near the wisdom teeth, orthodontic bracelets, even under the bridge. Properly cleaned area is the most important factor in treating gingivitis
- Regarding periodontal pocket depth, there was a reduction in 60.8% of patients at the follow-up, with no change in 31.3%. The average decrease in pocket depth across the investigated group was 1.3 mm post-treatment. Regular use enables non-invasive treatment of periodontitis.
Complementary products for Perio-Flush
Periodontitis is not easy to treat and it takes a lot of time, even when the patient is following recommendations and flushing with Perio-flush is regular. To increase the effect and secure the teeth that are not stabile Arkona prepared a line of special dental fibres. Comcord and Chords are elastic, easy to manipulate fibres. Supporting teeth with invisible splinting will help patient to achieve better results in the treatment of periodontitis and secure their teeth.
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