According to my clinical experience, the PAD Plus photo activated disinfection process is an effective technology to achieve consistent disinfection in root canal therapy. marrying the PAD technology with state of the art mechanical and chemical root canal preparation and disinfection technologies may raise the predictability of one session treatme... Read More
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
According to my clinical experience, the PAD Plus photo activated disinfection process is an effective technology to achieve consistent disinfection in root canal therapy. marrying the PAD technology with state of the art mechanical and chemical root canal preparation and disinfection technologies may raise the predictability of one session treatme... Read More
Professor Liviu Steier
England