Dr. Randolph Sun of Lakeport, CA has been prescribing the Perio Protect MethodTM since December 2006.
Q - How has the Perio Protect Method been successful in your office? A - I’ve treated over 100 patients successfully with the Perio Protect MethodTM, many of whom had pockets over 6mm. Every treatment plan is customized for individual patients, but in most cases I have completed a full mouth debridement to remove any gross calculus before prescribing customized trays and medication. Patients return for recall visits with me after 30 and 60 days of treatment so that I can monitor results. Although in very rare instances I have had to perform a site-specific gingivectomy, most patients have returned to regular hygiene visits after the initial 60 days of treatment. The microbiological research shows that oxidizing agents placed into pockets with the customized trays help manage the bacteria. Treatment results will vary based on individual patient’s biological health and homecare, but the bottom line is that bacterial management helps allow the body to heal. In my office, I’ve seen terrific results with the Method.
Q - How do you introduce the Method to patients? A - I describe treatment options and explain the importance of managing oral bacteria. I also show them the research documenting a 99.98% kill rate of periopathogens after 17 days of treatment with the Perio Protect Method.
Q - Do you remember your first Perio Protect Method patient? A - Yes I remember her well because she called often looking for medication to manage her pain. She had extremely inflamed gingival tissue and moderate 6mm pocketing throughout her mouth. We tried antibiotics and rinses to alleviate the hot burning sensation she experienced. Nothing helped so I prescribed the Perio Protect MethodTM as a test case. After following the Method for one week, she returned to the office and all of the pain symptoms associated with her swollen gums had gone away. After a few more weeks of treatment, her pockets decreased to 1-2mm. At the time it was surprising. I now expect that patients who follow treatment directions will see substantial improvements in a few weeks.
