Minimal Waiting Times
Secure prompt & timely care with minimal waiting times within 5 weeks at our Neutral Bay & Newcastle clinics. This will guarantee that any periodontal and implant issues you may have will be treated promptly.
Expert Guidance from a Leading Authority
Exceptional Patient Care
Rest easy knowing that we prioritise the highest quality of patient care and services, ensuring your comfort, well-being, and satisfaction throughout your treatment journey.
Precision for Long-Lasting Results
Our treatments are meticulously performed to reduce the chance of infection and relapse, providing you with precise care that yields enduring outcomes for your oral health.
Highest Quality Equipment
Our clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art tools and technologies, enabling us to provide you with the most advanced and effective gum disease treatment available.
What Is Guided Biofilm Therapy?
Dental biofilm — commonly called plaque — is a near-invisible bacterial film that forms continuously on teeth, gum tissue and implant surfaces. Left undisturbed, it hardens into calculus (tartar) and drives gum disease, tooth decay and peri-implant complications. Traditional cleaning instruments scrape and scale to remove it. GBT does this differently: it uses a structured sequence of precision technologies to identify, visualise and remove biofilm systematically, with less trauma to surrounding tissue.
GBT is a clinically validated protocol developed by EMS (Electro Medical Systems), using AIRFLOW® and PIEZON® technologies. Smile Specialists Suite applies this protocol as part of periodontal treatment for both prevention and active gum disease management.
How GBT Works: The Step-by-Step Process
GBT follows a consistent, evidence-based sequence adapted to each patient’s clinical needs:
- Examine — the periodontist assesses gum pocket depths, bleeding on probing, plaque levels and individual risk factors to determine the right treatment protocol.
- Disclose — a harmless vegetable-based dye is applied to the teeth and gums. It stains biofilm a bright colour, making it clearly visible. Patients can see exactly where plaque has accumulated — including areas that are easy to miss during home brushing.
- Motivate — the clinician uses the disclosed biofilm as a teaching tool, demonstrating where deposits are concentrated and how to improve home care technique for those specific areas.
- AIRFLOW® — a controlled jet of warm water, air and fine erythritol powder removes biofilm and staining from tooth surfaces, gum margins and below the gumline without abrasion. For patients with deeper periodontal pockets, PERIOFLOW® delivers this treatment precisely into the pocket without damaging the surrounding tissue.
- PIEZON® — ultrasonic instruments remove any remaining calculus with minimal contact pressure, using the PS No Pain setting to maximise comfort. A final clinical check confirms all biofilm and deposits have been cleared.
Who Benefits from GBT?
GBT is appropriate for most patients seeking professional cleaning, but is particularly effective for:
Patients with active gum disease or periodontitis requiring periodontal debridement as part of a treatment programme. Patients with dental implants — the AIRFLOW® system removes biofilm from implant surfaces without scratching them, which conventional metal instruments can do. Patients who experience discomfort or anxiety during routine cleaning. Patients on periodontal maintenance who need thorough, regular professional care. Patients with orthodontic appliances, crowns, bridges or veneers, where traditional instruments may be difficult to use safely.
Patients with peri-implant disease in particular benefit from GBT because biofilm on titanium implant surfaces must be removed without damaging the surface finish — a requirement GBT meets more effectively than conventional metal scalers.
Where can I find a GBT near me?
We have modern, beautiful clinics in Neutral Bay or Newcastle where we perform our expert dental implant procedures.
- NEWCASTLE
Suite 1, Level 2, 55-57 Hunter Street
Newcastle NSW 2300 - (02) 4009 1428
- admin.newcastle@smilespecialistssuite.com.au
- NEUTRAL BAY
Suite 206, 40 Yeo Street
Neutral Bay NSW 2089 - (02) 9908 5588
- admin.neutralbay@smilespecialistssuite.com.au
Frequently Asked Questions
You can click on our FAQ page for more frequently asked questions.
What is Guided Biofilm Therapy?
Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is a systematic, technology-driven protocol for removing dental biofilm (plaque) and calculus. It uses AIRFLOW® and PIEZON® technologies to clean teeth more thoroughly and comfortably than traditional scaling and polishing.
Is GBT better than a standard scale and cleaner?
GBT is more precise and generally more comfortable than a conventional scale and cleaner. The disclosure step makes biofilm visible before removal, which leads to more thorough cleaning. The AIRFLOW® system is gentler on gum tissue and tooth surfaces than metal scalers and reaches areas that traditional instruments cannot access easily.
Is Guided Biofilm Therapy suitable for patients with dental implants?
Yes. GBT is particularly well-suited to patients with implants because the AIRFLOW® technology removes biofilm from implant surfaces without scratching or damaging the titanium. Conventional metal instruments can mark implant surfaces, which may increase the risk of bacterial re-attachment.
Does GBT hurt?
Most patients find GBT significantly more comfortable than traditional cleaning. The AIRFLOW® treatment is gentle and uses warm water. PIEZON® instruments apply minimal pressure. Patients who normally experience sensitivity during cleaning often report a noticeably more comfortable experience with GBT.
How long does a GBT session take?
A GBT session typically takes between 45 and 90 minutes, depending on the extent of biofilm, the number of teeth, and whether any periodontal pockets require deeper treatment. The additional time spent on disclosure and motivation means the overall cleaning is more thorough and education-focused.
How often should I have GBT?
The recommended recall interval depends on your individual periodontal risk. Most patients on maintenance benefit from a session every three to six months. Patients with active gum disease may require more frequent appointments during the initial treatment phase. Your periodontist will advise the appropriate schedule based on your clinical assessment.
Where can I get Guided Biofilm Therapy in Sydney?
Smile Specialists Suite offers GBT at clinics in Neutral Bay, Sydney and Newcastle, NSW. Led by Professor Alessandro Quaranta and Dr Lizzy Hui, the team applies GBT as part of specialist gum disease treatment and periodontal maintenance. Call (02) 9908 5588 or contact us online to book an appointment.
GBT at Smile Specialists Suite
Professor Alessandro Quaranta and Dr Lizzy Hui use GBT as the standard non-surgical periodontal cleaning technique at Smile Specialists Suite. The protocol is adapted to each patient’s periodontal risk profile and treatment stage — whether that is a maintenance review, initial non-surgical treatment, or supportive therapy following surgery.
Clinics are available in Neutral Bay, Sydney and Newcastle, NSW. Appointments are available within five weeks. Patients can self-refer or book through a dentist referral. To arrange an appointment, contact our Sydney clinic or call (02) 9908 5588.