Pulsed oral irrigation in the management of inflammatory periodontal diseases.
While subgingival scaling and root planing are effective at removing plaque, the use of periodic subgingival irrigation with a antimicrobial solution could be a useful adjunct. This paper initially discusses the management of inflammatory periodontal diseases in general, covering current mechanical therapy and chemical antimicrobials, before describing pulsed oral irrigation in more detail.
Walsh
T F
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Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Sheffield School of Clinical Dentistry, UK.
D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000379:methods*; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000295:instrumentation
D009067:Mouthwashes; D008795:Metronidazole; D013752:Tetracycline; D002710:Chlorhexidine