PerioPOC (and its automated version PerioPOC Pro) is a rapid, point-of-care (POC) diagnostic test used in dental clinics to identify the five most relevant bacteria associated with periodontitis and peri-implantitis. Developed by Genspeed Biotech, it provides a “chairside” alternative to traditional laboratory testing, delivering results within approximately 20 minutes
Key Features and Capabilities
Targeted Pathogens: The test identifies five key bacterial species:
- Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa)
- Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg)
- Tannerella forsythia (Tf)
- Treponema denticola (Td)
- Prevotella intermedia (Pi).
RNA-Based Detection: Unlike DNA tests that can detect dead bacteria, PerioPOC is RNA-based, meaning it only identifies living (metabolically active) bacteria. This makes it particularly effective for monitoring treatment success.
Procedure: Samples are collected by inserting sterile paper points into the periodontal or peri-implant sulcus for 30 seconds. These are then processed with specific reagents and analyzed using the Genspeed system.
Manufacturer: GENSPEED Biotech GmbH
Addresses:
- Gewerbepark 2 • Gebäude B, 4261 Rainbach, Austria
- Phone: +43 7942 20910 or +43 664 81 92 993
Product Prices:
Genspeed Biotech does not list fixed public prices for PerioPOC but here are general market data for chairside microbiological periodontal tests in 2025:
- Cost to Patients: Dental clinics typically charge between €80 and €150 for a microbiological periodontal analysis.
- Test Consumables: Single-use test kits for similar rapid diagnostic systems generally range from €40 to €70 per patient sample for the provider.
- System Hardware: The PerioPOC Pro (automated version) requires a specific analyzer unit. These professional diagnostic devices are often available through capital purchase or “reagent rental” agreements where the hardware cost is offset by committing to a specific volume of test kits
Free References
Validation of a Novel Diagnostic Test for Assessing the Risk of Peri-Implantitis through the Identification of the Microorganisms Present: A Pilot Clinical Study of Periopoc
Reagent filled hydrogel reservoirs for the detection of bacterial pathogens in foil based microfluidic
Microbial diagnostics in periodontal diseases
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