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Periodontal Maintenance and Locally Delivered Antibiotics

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Periodontal maintenance does not preclude the ensuing use of locally delivered antibiotics (LDA), as needed. As locally applied antimicrobial agents are only a temporary means of controlling inflammation in specific sites, the larger questions should be, “What is the reason behind pockets that aren’t responding?

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OnTarget Highlight: Preventing and Treating Peri-Implantitis

Off the Cusp

Not unlike periodontitis, peri-implantitis starts when bacteria develop along the gumline around an implant that, if untreated, eventually damages soft and hard tissue. Periodontitis history : Because periodontal disease may jeopardize implant success, it should be treated before proceeding. Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog.