The Fell Sulcular Sweep introduces a targeted approach to interdental cleaning, reaching areas that brushing and flossing often miss. By using a gentle sweeping motion along the sulcus and gumline, this technique improves biofilm removal while enhancing patient compliance and periodontal health.
The Fell Sulcular Sweep (FSS) is an interdental cleaning technique designed to more effectively disrupt and remove biofilm in the sulcus and interproximal spaces, areas where traditional brushing and flossing often fall short. Developed by William Fell, DDS, who treated patients in Anchorage, Alaska, for 48 years, the technique emphasizes sweeping motions that target both the tooth surface and the gingival sulcus, helping to improve periodontal health.
Dr. Fell shared his motivation for creating the FSS with Sunstar Ebrief, “My desire to create something new and more effective came from my patients who were doing the standard oral hygiene regimen but still showing symptoms of active periodontitis and recurring decay.”
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