PAD™ stands for Photo-Activated Oral Disinfection it improves restorative success in caries, endodontic and periodontic procedures, and in the treatment of perio-implantitis, by eliminating all species of oral bacteria on demand,  PAD™ is very effective in stopping decay, in saving demineralised tissue and in encouraging natural remineralisation.

PAD™ technology is based on two components: an aqueous solution of dilute, medical grade tolonium chloride (a vital stain) and a red light system of a specific wavelength to activate the PAD™ solution. Introduced into dental hard tissue, the PAD™ solution selectively targets and tags all bacteria. When the solution is activated by the PAD™ light it releases singlet oxygen which ruptures the cell membranes of bacteria killing them in seconds. PAD™. solution selectively eliminates all bacteria and, unlike other methods of disinfection, does not affect any other normal tissue nor does it stain the gingivae or restorations. Furthermore, PAD™ does not encourage the development of any resistant species. 

 

 

  

• Killing bacteria prior to final restoration will improve your chances of long-term success by reducing, or eliminating altogether, the risk of secondary infection
• PAD™ saves time by enabling treatments in a single visit
• PAD™ treatment needs minimal invasion and is a simple, quick adjunct to your usual restorative procedure
• PAD™ does not require practice registration with the Healthcare Commission; nor any safeguards usually associated with lasers.
• PAD™ light generates no significant heat
• PAD™ is painless and welcomed by patients who readily understand the benefit of disinfection
• PAD™ is safe, with no known side effects
• PAD™ is portable for maximum flexibility and convenience
• PAD™ tips are single use and disposable

• Less need for anaesthetic
• Less invasive cavity preparation
• Less likelihood of recurring caries
• Less risk of pulpal exposure in treating deep decay
• Less risk of losing a tooth
• Less trauma for children and dental phobics
• Less likelihood of failed root canal treatment
• Less time to complete root canal treatment
• Greatly improved treatment of periodontal disease
• Effective disinfection in areas around an infected implant

• PAD™ is supported by an extensive list of peer reviewed and published microbiological and clinical studies

• Streptococcus mutans
• Total streptococcus
• Streptococcus sobrinus
• Streptococcus intermedius
• Actinomyces
• Lactobacillus
• Veilonella
• Prevotella intermedia
• Peptostreptococcus micros
• Fusobacterium nucleatum
• E faecalis