PerioStōm FAQs
The shelf life of PerioStōm.
1 year
PerioStōm's top competitor.
Arestin.
The number of cartridges in 1 box of PerioStōm.
16
This is the primary goal of dentistry.
Preservation of the natural dentition.
PerioStōm is powered by this product.
Chitosan.
1 cartridge of PerioStōm treats this many sites.
1
SRP is the acronym for this dental procedure.
Scaling and root planing.
Gold standard of non-surgical periodontal therapy.
Scaling & root planing.
Another name for gum disease.
Periodontal disease or periodontitis
Chitosan is derived from this structural element.
Exoskeleton of crustaceans.
The average fee per site offices are charging patients for this service.
$60
The cost per cartridge of PerioStōm.
$20
Deacytelation involves these processes.
Chemical
Approximately what percentage of adults over 30 have perio disease?
50%
Chitosan is produced through this process.
Deacetylation of chitin.
A key differentiator of PerioStōm not found in other products on the market.
Chitosan's ability to directly impact inflammation.
The CDT code for applying PerioStom.
D4381
The tip of the PerioStōm dispensing system is the same diameter as this dental instrument.
Curette.
Name of the dental instrument used to measure gums.
Periodontal probe
The PerioStōm dispensing system is made up of these 2 parts.
The FS Dispenser and the cartridge.
The differences between PerioStōm and Arestin.
Non-drug, naturally derived polymer, 3-pronged approach, broader clinical applications, most cost-effective.
PerioStōm, via the power of chitosan, addresses these 3 causes of periodontal disease.
Biofilm, bacteria, and inflammation.
The type of authorization granted by the FDA to PerioStōm.
FDA-clearance
The definition of periodontal disease.
Infection and inflammation of the tissues that surround and support the teeth.
PerioStōm, via the power of chitosan, kills these 2 bacteria commonly found in patients with perio disease.
Aa and Pg