Treatments for Tooth abscess
Treatments for Tooth abscess
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for Tooth abscess
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Toothache:
Treatment
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
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Reversible pulpitis from tooth decay can be treated with a restoration (e.g., filling or crown)
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Irreversible pulpitis requires root canal or tooth extraction if the tooth is not salvageable
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Incision and drainage of an abscess will often result in instant relief of pain
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Penicillin for oral infections (clindamycin if severe)
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Appropriate oral antibiotics (e.g. amoxicillin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) for sinusitis or otitis
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TMJ: avoidance of gum chewing and bruxing, bite block, NSAIDs, topical ice massage
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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
Jaw Pain/Swelling:
Treatment
(In a Page: Signs and Symptoms)
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Dental or periodontal pathology, oral lesions, salivary pathology, and oral neoplasms require specialized treatment by dental specialist or oral surgeon
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TMJ: Initial treatment includes pain management, bite block (night guard), cold/warm compresses, intra-articular steroid/lidocaine injections, and avoidance of jaw clenching and gum chewing
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Temporal arteritis: Temporal artery biopsy and high- dose steroids
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Headache: Pain relievers, stress reduction, migraine-specific therapy (e.g., triptans), and manipulation
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Neuralgia and neuropathies may be treated with NSAIDs, anticonvulsants (e.g., valproic acid, gabapentin), medical pain management and/or directed therapy (e.g., nerve block)
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Treat underlying systemic etiologies and behavioral disease as necessary
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Source: In a Page: Signs and Symptoms, 2004
Throat abscesses:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
For early-stage peritonsillar abscess, large doses of penicillin or another broad-spectrum antibiotic are necessary. If the patient is immunocompromised or has been repeatedly hospitalized, antibiotic therapy should include coverage for staphylococci and gram-negative organisms. For late-stage abscess, with cellulitis of the tonsillar space, primary treatment is usually incision and drainage under a local anesthetic, followed by antibiotic therapy for 7 to 10 days. Tonsillectomy, scheduled no sooner than 1 month after healing, prevents recurrence but is recommended only after several episodes.
In acute retropharyngeal abscess, the primary treatment is incision and drainage through the pharyngeal wall. It’s considered a surgical emergency. In chronic retropharyngeal abscess, drainage is performed through an external incision behind the sternomastoid muscle. During incision and drainage, strong, continuous mouth suction is necessary to prevent aspiration of pus, and the head should be kept down. Postoperative drug therapy includes I.V. antibiotics (usually penicillin or clindamycin) and analgesics.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Jaw pain:
Emergency Interventions
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
Ask the patient when the jaw pain began. Did it arise suddenly or gradually? Is it more severe or frequent now than when it first occurred? Sudden severe jaw pain, especially when associated with chest pain, shortness of breath, or arm pain, requires prompt evaluation because it may herald a life-threatening disorder. Perform an electrocardiogram and obtain blood samples for cardiac enzyme levels. Administer oxygen, morphine sulfate, and a vasodilator as indicated.
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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
Perirectal abscess and fistula:
Treatment
(Handbook of Diseases)
Perirectal abscesses require surgical incision and drainage. The area may be explored to identify a fistula tract, and a fistulotomy may be performed later. Fistulas require a fistulotomy — removal of the fistula tract and associated granulation tissue — under general, spinal, or caudal anesthesia. If the fistula tract is epithelialized, treatment requires fistulectomy — removal of the fistulous tract — followed by the insertion of drains, which are gradually removed over time.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Jaw pain:
Nursing considerations
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
If the patient is in severe pain, withhold food, liquids, and oral medications until the diagnosis is confirmed. Administer an analgesic. Prepare the patient for diagnostic tests such as jaw X-rays. Apply an ice pack if the jaw is swollen, and discourage the patient from talking or moving his jaw.
Patient teaching
Instruct the patient on measures to relieve jaw discomfort depending on the source of the pain. Inform patients of the link between sudden severe jaw pain and cardiac dysfunction and to seek medical assistance immediately.
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Source: Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series, 2007
Jaw pain:
Emergency Actions
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
Sudden severe jaw pain, especially when associated with chest pain, shortness of breath, or arm pain, requires prompt evaluation because it may herald a life-threatening disorder. Perform an electrocardiogram and obtain blood samples for cardiac enzyme levels. Administer oxygen, morphine sulfate, and a vasodilator as indicated.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Jaw pain:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ If the patient is in severe pain, withhold food, liquids, and oral medications until the diagnosis is confirmed.
▪ Administer an analgesic as ordered, and monitor effect.
▪ Prepare the patient for diagnostic tests such as jaw X-rays.
▪ Apply an ice pack if the jaw is swollen, and discourage the patient from talking or moving his jaw.
Patient teaching
▪ Explain the disorder and the treatments to the patient.
▪ Teach the patient the proper way to insert mouth splints.
▪ Discuss ways to reduce stress.
▪ Explain the identification and avoidance of triggers.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
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