Chapter 11 — Gate 0: Initial State and Preconditio
Gate 0 defines the system conditions required before entering the sequenced intervention architecture. These preconditions ensure that Gates 1–6 act on a system that is stable enough to tolerate biofilm disruption, antimicrobial pressure, binding phases, and nutrient restoration. Gate 0 is not an intervention phase; it is an assessment and stabilization phase designed to prevent … Read more