Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT): An Innovative Paradigm in Dental Biofilm Management- A Comprehensive Review

Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is an innovative approach that marks a substantial improvement in dental biofilm management, overcoming the limitations of conventional prophylactic techniques. GBT integrates the use of plaque disclosing agents and air-polishing devices to enhance the visualization of biofilm and its subsequent removal. This state-of-the art method allows both clinicians and patients to identify areas of plaque accumulation, thereby fostering improved patient compliance and motivation for oral hygiene. The method emphasizes minimally invasive techniques that prioritize patient comfort while effectively targeting biofilm around both teeth and implants. Clinical studies indicate that GBT not only matches but often outperforms the conventional oral prophylactic methods, such as scaling and root planning (SRP), in achieving favourable outcomes in periodontal and peri-implant health. This review consolidates current research on GBT, highlighting its effectiveness lowering inflammatory markers and the microbial burden, eventually encourages improved dental hygiene.