2011 pa on presentation
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1. The pa-on is a new perio probe that allows for fully automated periodontal screening with standardized, precise measurements integrated into dental software. 2. Periodontal disease is very common, usually painless, and can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. Catching it early through screening like PSR is important for treatment and reversal of damage. 3. The ADA recommends PSR for early disease detection and patient education. Proper documentation of PSR with a tool like pa-on shows that a dentist is properly evaluating periodontal status.
2011 pa on presentation
- 1. 1 Fast, standardize and completely integrated. The first perio probe for a fully automatic perio screening
- 2. 2 Periodontal disease is one of the most common diseases of humanity >> By age 35, three out of four adults (75%!) develop some form of gum disease. This insidious disease is painless and if untreated will destroy the gums and bone surrounding teeth and may eventually lead to tooth loss. >> If periodontal disease is treated in the early stages, many times the damage can be reversed. >> Periodontal screening and recording (PSR® is thus extremely important) Diseaseprogression >> healthy gums >> gingivitis >> moderate periodontitis >> advanced periodontitis See what the ADA has to say about PSR (next page)
- 3. 3 PSR® benefits according to the American Dental Association (ADA) >> early disease detection >> evaluation of all sites >> simplifies record keeping >> time effective screening >> patient education and motivation tool >> helps market periodontal health within your practice >> Proper, consistent and documented use of PSR® shows that the dentist is evaluating a patient‘s periodontal status >> Should be performed as part of a routine adult oral exam >> Should be followed by a full periodontal examination when warranted (e.g. if a patient scores a code 4 in one sextant or code 3 in two or more sextants) www.ada.org
- 4. 4 Some definitions >> Periodontal pockets This space is known as the sulcus, or pocket. It is the spot where the gum attaches to the tooth. Pockets that are deeper than normal indicate gum disease. This may be either gingivitis (the early stage) or periodontitis (more advanced disease). To measure these spaces, the dentist uses a periodontal probe. This is a tiny millimeter ruler with a blunt tip or an electronic device. Your dentist slides the probe between the tooth and gums at various places around each tooth. Healthy gums cling tightly to the tooth. The pockets in healthy gums are only 1 to 3 millimeters deep. Diseased gums tend to swell and detach from the tooth. Pockets become deeper. In advanced forms of periodontitis, the pocket can be more than 10 millimeters deep. The probe measuring the pocket may reach all the way to the tip of the tooth's root. If a pocket is this deep, it means that much of the soft tissue and bone anchoring the tooth in place has been lost. >> Recession Normally, the roots of your teeth are covered by gum tissue. Many factors, however, may cause the gums to recede. These include inflammation, badly positioned teeth and hard brushing. Teeth with exposed roots can have several problems: - Sensitivity to changes in temperature - Increased risk of decay - Unattractive appearance Dentists use periodontal probes to measure how far gums have receded. They do this by measuring the distance between the crown of the tooth and the edge of the gum.
- 5. 5 Periodontal Examination Methods – a simple probe ++ inexpensive ++ common technology - not very precise - Needs two people, the dentist and his/her assistant - Can damage the sulcus - Pressure applied is not consistent
- 6. 6 Periodontal Examination Methods – pa-on ++ precise ++ consistent pressure (20g) ++ immediate charting ++ acoustic and visual feedback – you always know where you are – less mistakes ++ software based ++ patient friendly ++ measures also recession, bleeding and many other extras ++ the small diameter of the probe makes it less invasive and more comfortable. - More expensive than a probe
- 7. 7 Perio Screening made easy - faster, standardized, reliable and completely integrated in the software. >> calibrated measurement with a constant 20g pressure >> painless measurement >> hygienic one-way tips >> all usual perio status schemes can be programmed >> wireless probe >> automatic Data transfer from the docking station >> visualizing of the periodontal status as well as the historical progress on the software >> integration in byzz and all other existing software systems >> save on the assistant time
- 8. 8 Painless, standardized measurement with hygienic one-way tips ... Optical and acustic Feed back during the measurement HYGIENIC ONE-WAY TIPS Painless and calibrated measurement with exactly 20 g of pressure. Optically and acustically supported measurement. The data is automatically transfered to the software (Byzz or other image management programs) by placing the probe into its docking station.
- 9. 9 pa-on works with all common measurement systems/schemes >> individually regulable measurement settings Number of measurement points Measurement sequence Attachment loss Bleeding index Plaque
- 10. 10 pa-on – easier screening ever >> ergonomical probe design, wireless and easy-to-use. >> extra information, f.e. bleeding can be directly included during the screening by using one of the 2 buttons >> Docking station with USB- connection to the PC: measurements are automatically transfered to the software. >> Measurements are immediately available on the screen for clarification. >> wireless perio probe >> docking station with USB connector Buttons
- 11. 11 Perio status and progress will be visualized automatically – best patient clarification and marketing
- 12. 12 Use the pa-on for prophylactic and early screening of periodonatal problems... ... and open a new income source for your studio >> Cases of periodontal disease are growing but are diagnosed much too late. >> Patient clarification and awareness need to happen earlier >> Simultaneous periodontal screening and PSI- Index possible >> pa-on is a well-thought-out concept, from the standard measurement to the patient clarification. >> A perio treatment is a good income source Perio is diagnosed & treated too late