With Biodentine XP, which features a convenient applicator gun for easy placement, patients can avoid root canals while you keep more treatment in-house
Septodont Biodentine XP allows Dr. Jarod Johnson to push the limits of treatment for his pediatric patients. Instead of going straight to a root canal that may not be necessary, the all-in-one dentin substitute allows him to offer his patients a more conservative treatment option.
Dr. Johnson described Biodentine XP as a “game changer from what you’re taught in dental school” and said it is “one of the best products out there for vital pulp therapy,” including direct pulp caps and his bread-and-butter, pulpotomies. If a child has a permanent tooth with a large cavity but the tooth is still testing vital, there’s a good chance he can take care of it by removing the decay and placing Biodentine XP—avoiding the need for a more invasive and costly root canal.
“If you look at the cost of going to the endodontist for a root canal vs a pulpotomy, it saves patients money,” Dr. Johnson said. “Many patients also have a fear of root canals, so if you tell them there’s a 90% chance you can avoid a root canal with this procedure, they’re more likely to accept treatment.”This conservative approach also keeps teeth healthy and vital, another key benefit for patients.
Easier Application
Dr. Johnson has used Biodentine for 8 years, and truly believes in it. He recently switched to the new XP version simply because it’s easier to place.
Biodentine XP comes in an all-in-one cartridge that’s ready to mix in a custom, high-rotation mixer, requiring fewer steps and providing better consistency. The dentin substitute is delivered via its own applicator gun, allowing Dr. Johnson to apply it directly to the tooth without having to use another instrument or determine the best way to get the material into the exact right spot.
“The applicator gun simplifies the placement process,” he said. “When you’re treating children, behavior can be an issue, so it’s nice that you don’t have to struggle with handling properties.”
The Right Choice
Over the years, Dr. Johnson has seen the successful outcomes Biodentine provides. Now, with the updated XP version, it’s even easier to place.
And because he’s not sending patients to an endodontist for root canals, he keeps more treatment in-house—offering a quick, easy procedure that provides a remarkable patient benefit. It works, and for Dr. Johnson, investing in it is a no-brainer.
“The best thing for the patient is to avoid endodontic therapy,” he said. “It’s also the right thing to do ethically for the tooth, to keep it healthy and avoid a more expensive, involved procedure.”
