Abstract
Purpose of Review
The aim was to summarize current knowledge about periodontal abscesses and describe recent research on antimicrobial treatment.
Recent Findings
For periodontal abscess treatment, antimicrobial therapy is implemented as an adjunct modality to subgingival debridement and/or abscess drainage. Among available systemic antimicrobial agents, amoxicillin (plus clavulanate), metronidazole, and azithromycin are often used with good clinical results. In our studies of patients with acute periodontal lesions, systemic administration of a new fluoroquinolone, sitafloxacin, yielded a significant improvement in clinical parameters, and was effective against subgingival bacteria, with no significant impact on the antimicrobial susceptibility of periodontal bacteria.
Summary
Plaque control during initial periodontal therapy or maintenance care is critical for the prevention and treatment of periodontal abscesses. In the case of acute periodontal abscesses, drainage is considered first. When drainage is not possible or insufficient, antimicrobial therapy should then be considered. Microbiological testing can contribute to the successful treatment.
from #ORL-AlexandrosSfakianakis via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2xsUiQN
Δεν υπάρχουν σχόλια:
Δημοσίευση σχολίου