Treatments for Gingivostomatitis
Treatments for Gingivostomatitis
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for Gingivostomatitis
includes the following list.
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or change in treatment plans.
- Benadryl Kaopectate
- Viscous Lidocaine
- Acyclovir (Zovirax)
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Oral Lesions:
Treatment
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
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Orabase® compounded with high-potency topical steroids (e.g., clobetasol) may offer symptomatic relief and increase speed of healing
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“Magic mouthwash” may be used to swish and spit as necessary for relief (these may contain lidocaine, diphenhydramine, antacids, and even liquid tetracycline)
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Aphthous stomatitis: Intralesional triamcinalone injections
are painful but very helpful
–Lesions spontaneously resolve within 2 weeks
- Recurrent herpes stomatitis: Episodic treatment with 1–7 day courses of oral antivirals (e.g., acyclovir) can shorten the duration of the episode and speed healing
–These are efficacious only if started within 24 hours of the onset of the prodrome (often tingling or pain at the site of eruption occurs hours before onset)
–Chronic suppressive therapy with oral antivirals may be indicated if recurrences are frequent
- Bullous diseases: Corticosteroids (topical or oral), cyclosporine, and even thalidomide
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Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004
Stomatitis:
Treatment
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
Aphthous stomatitis: Symptomatic treatment only; lesions
spontaneously resolve within 2 weeks
–Strict oral hygiene (e.g., antiseptic mouthwash)
–Topical anesthetics may relieve pain
–Judicious use of topical and oral steroids in severe
disease
–Oral thalidomide reportedly helpful in severe disease (e.g., AIDS patients) Infectious stomatitis: Target specific organism with
appropriate antimicrobial treatment
–Topical antiseptic/anesthetic
–Coating agents (e.g., milk of magnesia, aluminum
hydroxide) may be helpful
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Gangrenous stomatitis
–High-dose IV penicillin
–Correct underlying malnutrition or debility
–Surgery may be necessary
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Chronic granulomatous disease: Early recognition and aggressive management of infections
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Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004
Stomatitis:
Treatment
(In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms)
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Symptomatic care
–Rinsing with a 1:1 solution of dipheniramine with
antacid provides temporary relief
–Acetaminophen may be used liberally
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Occlusive topical solutions may aid in healing
- Topical anesthetics such as benzocaine or viscous lidocaine should be used sparingly if at all in children
–Damage to the mucous membranes may result
–Accidental swallowing can lead to aspiration
secondary to the impairment of the gag reflex
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For severe or recurrent aphthous ulcers, systemic steroids or colchicine are sometimes used
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Herpetic lesions are treated with oral acyclovir
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Trench mouth is treated with penicillin
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Source: In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms, 2007
Stomatitis and other oral infections:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
For acute herpetic stomatitis, treatment is conservative. For local symptoms, supportive measures include warm salt-water mouth rinses (antiseptic mouthwashes are contraindicated because they are irritating) and a topical anesthetic to relieve mouth ulcer pain. Topical antihistamines, antacids, or corticosteroids may also be recommended. Supplementary treatment includes a bland or liquid diet and, in severe cases, I.V. fluids and bed rest.
For aphthous stomatitis, primary treatment is application of a topical anesthetic. Effective long-term treatment requires alleviation or prevention of precipitating factors.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Stomatitis and other oral infections:
Treatment
(Handbook of Diseases)
For acute herpetic stomatitis, treatment is conservative. For local symptoms, management includes warm-water mouth rinses (antiseptic mouthwashes are contraindicated because they’re irritating) and a topical anesthetic to relieve mouth ulcer pain.
CLINICAL TIP: A course of acyclovir (200 to 800 mg, five times daily for 7 to 14 days) may shorten the course and reduce postherpetic pain.
Supplementary treatment includes bland or liquid diet and, in severe cases, I.V. fluids to maintain hydration, and bed rest. After the gums are less tender, a dentist should scale and polish the teeth and emphasize good oral hygiene.
For aphthous stomatitis, primary treatment is application of a topical anesthetic. Effective long-term treatment requires alleviation or prevention of precipitating factors.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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