Up to now systemic antibiotics have been the norm to support SRP treatments, as today 7 to 11% of antibiotics consumed are prescribed by dentists. However this may be ineffective due to lack of patient compliance, carry potential side effects, become more expensive and enhance bacterial resistance. Gelcide brings a solution to this without altering your protocols.
Gelcide’s exclusive patented formula creates a film over the infected area, sealing the pocket or wound and preventing contamination. However, given the fact that the mouth has several aggressive bacteria, the film is combined with an locally active adjuvant that protects its physical action during the length of the treatment.
– No residuals; water soluble
– Non-irritant and causes no discomfort
– Chairside and local application
– Film action is protected by locally active ingredients that are not absorbed by the gastro-intestinal tract
The physical film allows for the patient’s autologous regeneration
Gelcide’s protective action is preserved by locally active components
Biodegradable and active for 7 to 12 days
Treatment Safety: local application minimizes bacterial resistance and systemic antibiotics side effects
Fast relief from bleeding and painless application within the first few days
Visible improvements
Locally active film protection instead od systemic treatment reduces the risk of side and long term secondary effects
Innovative approach that is less intrusive with the patient’s daily life
Securing patient compliance: as only doctor has complete control of the therapy compared to 60% or less compliance in systemic antibiotic
Gelcide’s periodontal application can be combined with regular SRP treatments with minimal treatment time increase
Increased chances of positive word of mouth and being perceived as very innovative
Thanks to easy application, rapid gelation and film creation, once Gelcide is applied into the dental pocket, the necessary amount of solution to protect the pocket is secured.
Patented technology retains the protective film over the affected area. If there is bacteriological attack, the locally active components protect the film ensuring a safe self-regeneration.
Patented technology retains the gel in the pocket for about 10 to 12 days depending of the pocket’s morphology. This allows for a quick recovery, while, the local action of the solution can delay the bacterial recolonization of the pocket.
Periodontal patients present in most cases, aggressive bacteria in their mouth. These bacteria have already attack the soft tissues and the bone, and might be represented by several species. This means any protective film might also be attacked by these germs, and it’s therapeutic action might be at risk if not protected. That is why a broad spectrum protection, applied locally in non-therapeutical quantities was chosen. This protection also minimize side or secondary effects, improving treatment’s safety.
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