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Treatments for Periodontitis

Periodontitis: Marketplace Products, Discounts & Offers

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Periodontitis: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Drugs and Medications used to treat Periodontitis:

Note:You must always seek professional medical advice about any prescription drug, OTC drug, medication, treatment or change in treatment plans.

Some of the different medications used in the treatment of Periodontitis include:

  • Tetracycline antibiotic
  • Actisite
  • Periostat

Unlabeled Drugs and Medications to treat Periodontitis:

Unlabelled alternative drug treatments for Periodontitis include:

Hospital statistics for Periodontitis:

These medical statistics relate to hospitals, hospitalization and Periodontitis:

  • 0.064% (8,225) of hospital consultant episodes were for gingivitis and periodontal diseases in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
  • 99% of hospital consultant episodes for gingivitis and periodontal diseases required hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
  • 32% of hospital consultant episodes for gingivitis and periodontal diseases were for men in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
  • 68% of hospital consultant episodes for gingivitis and periodontal diseases were for women in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
  • 4% of hospital consultant episodes for gingivitis and periodontal diseases required emergency hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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Hospitals & Medical Clinics: Periodontitis

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Book Excerpts: Treatment of Periodontitis

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Toothache: Treatment
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)

  • Reversible pulpitis from tooth decay can be treated with a restoration (e.g., filling or crown)
  • Irreversible pulpitis requires root canal or tooth extraction if the tooth is not salvageable
  • Incision and drainage of an abscess will often result in instant relief of pain
  • Penicillin for oral infections (clindamycin if severe)
  • Appropriate oral antibiotics (e.g. amoxicillin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) for sinusitis or otitis
  • TMJ: avoidance of gum chewing and bruxing, bite block, NSAIDs, topical ice massage
  • Migraine: pain relievers (e.g., acetaminophen, NSAIDs) migraine specific medications (e.g., triptans) and preventative therapy (e.g., gabapentin, riboflavin)

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Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004



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