Air Polishing for Today’s Dental Hygienist

By Jennifer Harmon, RDH, MS and Jennifer L. Brame, RDH, MS


One of the greatest challenges for achieving and maintaining a healthy periodontium is biofilm management. Plaque biofilm is the primary etiology for gingival diseases; therefore, disruption and removal slow down progression of the inflammatory process. Most subgingival biofilm within pockets cannot be reached by conventional toothbrushes, floss, interdental aids, or mouthrinses.

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