PerioChip® Information

We believe in caring for patients after they leave the practice by offering a uniquely innovative product that is 5 x more effective than routine surface debridement alone. PerioChip® gives your patients the peace of mind that 99% of the bacteria in the periodontal pocket is killed and continues to be suppressed for up to 11 weeks after application giving a significantly reducing the risk of tooth loss. PerioChip® is an innovative, inexpensive and easy to insert biodegradable chip containing 2.5 mg of chlorhexidine gluconate – the ideal non-antibiotic adjunct treatment to reduce pocket depth in adults with periodontitis PerioChip® facts: 5 x more effective than RSD alone Kills 99% of bacteria for up to 10 days Suppresses bacteial flora for up to 11 weeks 36% chlorhexidine digluconate Indicated for pocket depth (PD) ≥ 5mm Free circulation of chlorhexidine gluconate throughout pocket Slowly dissolves over about one week so does not need to be removed Millions of PerioChips inserted across the world Think gum disease. Think PerioChip®