Oral Health Therapy
Good surgery starts long before you get to the chair, and good implant care continues long after you leave it. Dr Jaclyn Wong’s approach to oral health is woven into every stage of the care she provides.
Dr Jaclyn believes that the care surrounding a procedure matters as much as the procedure itself, and oral health therapy is where that belief takes shape.
At the heart of this is the clinic’s in-house hygienist Reagan McVeigh and the EMS Airflow technology that underpins every hygiene appointment. Together, they form a programme that Dr Jaclyn considers an important part of implant treatment.
Why Oral Health is Central To Implant Care
The health of the gum tissue and the surrounding bone at the time of implant surgery plays a critical role in determining long-term implant outcomes. Bacterial biofilm is a thin, invisible layer of bacteria that forms naturally on the surface of teeth. Left unaddressed, it can develop into plaque and, over time, contribute to gum disease. Around an implant, where the tissue’s natural defences work differently to those around a natural tooth, keeping biofilm under control is particularly important for the health of the surrounding tissue.
This is why Dr Jaclyn asks patients to begin their oral health journey before surgery, and why she encourages them to continue it well beyond it. It’s less about ticking a box and more about giving every implant the best possible environment to thrive in.
About EMS airflow technology
Dr Jaclyn has invested in EMS Airflow technology because the science behind it is compelling. It’s a guided biofilm therapy system that approaches hygiene differently to traditional cleaning methods and it’s guided by what’s happening in the mouth rather than what can be seen with the naked eye.
How EMS works
At the start of every appointment, the hygienist applies a disclosing dye to the teeth. The dye stains bacterial biofilm, making it visible to both the hygienist and the patient in real time. Healthy tissue glows. Biofilm shows up clearly, giving the hygienist a precise map of where attention is needed.
A controlled stream of warm air, water, and a fine sweet powder is then directed at the tooth surface, gum margin, and the spaces around any existing implants, removing biofilm and soft deposits gently and comfortably.
The result is a thorough, clinically guided clean that’s designed to assist with gum health over the course of treatment. Because the process is guided by what the dye reveals, every appointment is clinically guided.
Why EMS matters for implant patients
For patients with dental implants, maintaining clean tissue around the implant is central to its long-term health. EMS Airflow is well suited to this because it can reach the spaces around implants that are difficult to access with traditional tools, and because the process is guided by the disclosing dye rather than by assumption.
About EMS Airflow Technology
Dr Jaclyn has invested in EMS Airflow technology because the science behind it is compelling. It’s a guided biofilm therapy system that approaches hygiene differently to traditional cleaning methods and it’s guided by what’s happening in the mouth rather than what can be seen with the naked eye.
How EMS Works
A controlled stream of warm air, water, and a fine sweet powder is then directed at the tooth surface, gum margin, and the spaces around any existing implants, removing biofilm and soft deposits gently and comfortably.
The result is a thorough, clinically guided clean that’s designed to assist with gum health over the course of treatment. Because the process is guided by what the dye reveals, every appointment is clinically guided.
Why EMS Matters For Implant Patients
For patients with dental implants, maintaining clean tissue around the implant is central to its long-term health. EMS Airflow is well suited to this because it can reach the spaces around implants that are difficult to access with traditional tools, and because the process is guided by the disclosing dye rather than by assumption.
The oral health therapy programme
Before implant surgery
Before any implant procedure, patients at Dr Jaclyn’s clinic are encouraged to complete an advanced intensive oral health therapy programme. This is a series of appointments with the clinic’s in-house hygienist using EMS Airflow technology, focused on establishing a clean, healthy oral environment before surgery takes place. Think of it as preparing the soil before planting.
After implant surgery
Following surgery, patients are supported through the clinic’s ongoing hygiene programme. Appointments are hour-long sessions using EMS Airflow technology, focused on monitoring the tissue around the implant and keeping it clean and healthy over time.
Dr Jaclyn sees this phase of care as just as important as the surgery itself. Patients who stay engaged with their hygiene programme are patients who are invested in their own outcome, and the clinic’s team is there to support that at every step.
Not just for implant patients
Oral health therapy at the clinic is not exclusively for implant patients. Patients who are interested in maintaining their gum health, managing early signs of gum disease, or simply want a more thorough hygiene appointment than a standard clean can access the clinic’s EMS Airflow hygiene programme.
Book a Hygiene Appointment
To enquire about oral health therapy at Dr Jaclyn’s clinic, or to find out how the hygiene programme fits into a planned implant treatment, get in touch with the clinic directly.
