How has the effectiveness of BOST been measured?
A. To measure the effectiveness of the therapy, 31 cases were treated and then followed up to six years. There were 17 women and 14 men between the ages of 35 to 70 years. On these patients, 550 sites on single rooted teeth with pocket depths originally in the 5-7mm range were evaluated. Follow-up times ranged from 8 months to 6 years. All post-treatment probings were done by the same hygienist. Of the original 550 sites, 479 (93%) had healed to within normal limits of pocket depths with no bleeding on probing and a firm attachment. Smoking was a key factor in cases that didn’t heal. Results were maintained with 60% fewer maintenance cleanings. The key is never letting down on the aerobic oral hygiene techniques. Other research showed that the reason for the BOST success was the density and resistance of the attachment. • Q. There are so many products out there promising benefits, like Co Q 10, tea tree oil, chlorhexidine rinses or chips for under the gum, local antibiotic placement, t
