Aspen Dental has partnered with medical technology company Forward Science to introduce PerioStōm, a nondrug treatment for gum disease, across its network of over 1,100 practices.
PerioStōm uses biocompatible polymer chitosan microspheres instead of antibiotics to protect oral tissue after procedures like scaling and root planing, improving recovery and outcomes, the companies said. The treatment is designed to make it safe for patients who cannot tolerate drug-based therapies.
