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Periopruv is a new diagnostic device which

identies periodontal disease and infection

in less than 10 minutes. Periodontal infection

is linked to potential increased risk of heart

attack or stroke as well as diabetes, low birth

weights and premature birth. As well as links

to systemic diseases, poor oral hygiene and

periodontitis leads to poor long-term results

for restorative dentistry and increased chance

of peri-implantitis for implant patients.

e manufacturer - US rm Revdia - says

Periopruv is the worlds rst point of care test

of its type. Optident is the distributor for the

UK market.

DEFINITIVE TEST

Periopruv can identify and prove

active periodontitis and also the risk of

periodontitis. Importantly, this innovativetest procedure can be used to motivate

patients to maintain healthy oral hygiene.

Until recently, it has been relatively di cult

to detect the activity of the bacteria and

the pathogens they produce that lead to

periodontal infection. Most tests currently

are predictive and not denitive. Tests have

involved salivary samples being taken and

sent to a laboratory, which takes time and can

be relatively expensive and results in multiple

patient visits.

Oen the test results can only identify

the problem aer the periodontal disease

has actually started to develop, meaning

corrective treatments may need to be more

intensive and for a longer period.

HOW IT WORKS

Using patented technology, a sample of

saliva is taken on an absorbent sampler. is

is then transferred to a PerioPruv lateral

ow immunoassay test cartridge which

will detect the antibodies produced in

the presence of the two key bacteria

Aggregatibacter Actinomycetemcomitans

(Aa) and Porphyromonas Gingivalis (Pg). If

the bacteria are detected, the Periopruv unit

displays coloured lines in the indicator.

As the bacteria can be detected before they

lead to serious infection, necessary treatment

can be prescribed to create a healthier oral

environment. As part of a regular check up,

Periopruv can give you and your patients

peace of mind that their oral hygiene and in

turn, their overall oral health, is good.

Periopruv is a great patient motivator as

it gives the patient the opportunity to see

and measure the improvement without long

delays.

A natural diagnosis system, Periopruv

THE NEXT BIG THING?PERIOPRUVOptident is bringing a brand new device to the UK for early

detection of periodontal disease and infection

PPDINNOVATIONS

www.periopruv.com

To ask a question or comment on this article please send

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To order your introductory kit of Periopruv Point of Care

test or for more information call Optident on 01943

605050 or email sales@optident.co.uk.

only detects the bodys natural defence

mechanisms. If the body is not under attack

from the bacterial pathogens that cause

periodontitis it simply will not produce the

proteins in any high levels to be detected by

Periopruv.

A saliva sample is placed onto the Periopruv, which detects bacteria

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