Less invasive care with measurable results
The procedure itself is straightforward and minimally invasive. Patients typically do not have stitches and experience far less postoperative discomfort than is commonly associated with scalpel procedures. As an added bonus, they appreciate being treated by the doctor they already know and trust. From their perspective, it may not seem dramatically different from a scaling and root-planing visit, but the difference shows up in healing.
When these patients return, we see significant pocket reduction and measurable improvements to periodontal health. The results are encouraging for both our patients and our clinical staff. Our hygiene team has embraced Perioguide as an important, collaborative part of how we manage periodontal disease.
In addition to treating periodontal pockets, I also use Perioguide for closed-crown lengthening, which further expands what we can accomplish efficiently. It has contributed to practice production while helping us provide a higher level of care.
For general dentists evaluating how to expand what they can do in-house, the ability to treat periodontal disease more effectively is a meaningful opportunity. For me, Solea Perioguide has helped close a treatment gap that once felt frustrating. It has made a real difference in how I care for my patients.
Click here to watch Dr. Stinchfield perform a Solea Perioguide procedure.
Editor's note: This article appeared in the May 2026 print edition of Dental Economics magazine. Dentists in North America are eligible for a complimentary print subscription. Sign up here.
