DISINFECTANTS vs ANTIBIOTICS

There are multiple agents that have antimicrobial activity. Generally speaking, these agents fall into two categories…..disinfectants or antibiotics.

Disinfectants kill everything in sight (friendly as well as pathogenic bacteria). Examples of disinfectants are Lysol®, chlorhexidine, Clorox®, hydrogen peroxide etc. Disinfectants are NOT what we want as the active ingredient in a LAA. There are 100 trillion cells in the human body and 90% of those cells are bacterial. Friendly bacteria perform very important functions (make clotting factors, digest food, control pathogenic organisms etc) and are necessary for life. The last thing we want to do is across the board wipe out all bacteria. Disinfectants do have a role in other areas of dentistry such as pre surgical rinse, hand washing and cleaning countertops etc. Click here to read a publication by Dr. Britt investigating the use of chlorhexidine as a chemotherapeutic agent in the management of periodontal disease. This paper was published before chlorhexidine was approved for use in the United States but was available for use in Canada and Europe. Chlorhexidine is the active ingredient in PerioChip®, Peridex® and Periogard®. Hydrogen peroxide is the active ingredient in Perio Protect®.

Antibiotics are subcategorized into broad spectrum and narrow spectrum. For a LAA, we want a narrow spectrum antibiotic (antimicrobial specificity) that targets the pathogenic gram negative anaerobes associated with periodontal disease. For any of you ladies reading this narrative, you know what happens when you take a broad spectrum antibiotic and upset the delicate microbial balance between friendly and pathogenic bacteria.

As a result of multiple studies, many scientists agree that the antibiotics of choice for a LAA are in the tetracycline family (tetracycline hcl, doxycycline, minocycline). Actisite® uses tetracycline hcl, Arestin® uses minocycline, Atridox® uses doxycycline, Periostat® uses doxycycline/systemic application and P3 uses doxycycline/local application.

P3 Dental Technologies then takes the native active ingredient doxycycline and subjects it to multiple proprietary pharmacological enhancements to make it an ideal formulation for LAA dental application.

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Very informative and interactive with the hygienists and the doctor. I learned about the product and how to use it effectively in the practice. I would recommend this for anyone using the products.

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I was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus over twenty years ago. Sometime after, I presented to Dr. Britt with a gum infection that required periodontal surgery. From that point to present, Dr. Britt and Michelle have administered P3 treatments regularly with no recurrence of any gum related problems. Dr. Britt has shared how important P3 is to overall management of the diabetic condition. Very grateful to have been introduced to this periodontal treatment.

P3 is Life Saving

First of all, I have been under Dr Britt’s care for over 30 years and the care from Dr Britt and Michelle is stellar. But more importantly, it falls into the life saving category for me. I received a double lung transplant in 2021, so inflammation and bacteria fighting are critical to my longevity. His use of P3 antibiotics are a significant part of my bacteria fighting regimen. I can’t say enough about the importance of this treatment. The results speak for themselves. I am alive and thriving but taking care to take advantage of every necessary steps to maintain my condition. P3 is one of those important steps.

Dr Britt and Michelle are highly trained professionals, and have always given me the very best for my oral health. The P3 treatment is very effective.

RDH Blairsville, GA

I have had the privilege of enhancing oral health for several patients over the past 6 years or more thanks to P3. This product is easy to apply, yet very effective.
Oral health is so important and many people are understanding that they need to focus on obtaining and maintaining the health of their mouth. This is especially true for individuals with autoimmune compromises/diseases. The more sound healing that is accomplished with applications of P3 allows patients to find encouragement and motivation to keep working on their oral health care.
P3 is not only easy to use, but it is cost effective and worth the investment for the patient (without taking too much from their monetary resources).
Thank you for the option and benefits accomplished with P3!

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