Dr. Thomas Larkin, DDS, is a nationally-recognized expert in oral-systemic health, advanced prevention, and dental hygiene innovation.

In 2022, after meeting Dr. Emily Stein and learning about her extensive research in modulatory microbial metabolism, he immediately spotted the key application for her patented SMMRT Science™ (Selective Microbial Metabolism Regulation Technology). The perfect formulation for implant support born of this technology is PROtektin™.

With its ability to modulate bacterial biofilms, PROtektin™ shows unique benefit in situations where conventional oral hygiene (i.e. mechanical biofilm removal) is compromised. This includes those in assisted living, individuals with disabilities, and especially patients with dental implants, which are notoriously difficult to clean.

AOX Care was born from this unique partnership between experts in microbiology and dentistry.

The All-On-X Procedure—also known as AOX—is a costly and complex dental implant reconstruction,” says Dr. Larkin. “The number of emerging failures due to peri-implant infections is beyond alarming. Comprehensive prevention protocols—something that currently does not exist—are needed to help ensure the long-term success of these procedures. To support gum health for dental implants, AOX Care, powered by PROtektin™, is in a category by itself.