What is Arestin Treatment in Periodontal Diseases ?
Arestin treatment is a localized antibiotic treatment used in the management of periodontal disease, particularly for patients with moderate to severe gum infections. Arestin contains minocycline, a tetracycline-based antibiotic, which is delivered directly into periodontal pockets following scaling and root planing (SRP) procedures. This targeted approach helps eliminate harmful bacteria and reduces pocket depth, promoting gum tissue healing and preventing further progression of periodontitis. Unlike systemic antibiotics, Arestin treatment provides a controlled release of medication over several days, ensuring prolonged antibacterial effects at the infection site. It is especially beneficial for patients who do not respond fully to traditional SRP alone. Arestin treatment is a non-surgical treatment to remove tartar or plaque from teeth and roots. It is performed with scaling and root planing to provide support for gum lines and jaw bones. Arestin therapy is also helpful to restore your gummy smile and increase bone density.
How Arestin Therapy Works
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Arestin therapy is a non-surgical procedure and treatment called scaling and root planing, where a periodontist removes plaque and tartar from below the gum line. After the cleaning process, the tooth socket is placed in the pockets surrounding the teeth, where it delivers antibiotic treatment over several days, effectively killing bacteria that cause gum disease. Its time-released formula allows for continuous, localized treatment, which helps prevent bacteria from re-colonizing in the tooth pockets. Once the socket is applied, it slowly releases the minocycline over a period of minimum 14 days. This slow release allows the antibiotic to remain active and effectively reduce the infection without the need for systemic antibiotics.
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Benefits of Arestin Therapy for Periodontal Treatment Arestin therapy offers several key benefits in periodontal care: Effective Bacterial Control:Arestin therapy directly targets the affected area and reduces the chance of infection and is helpful to promote better oral health. Non-Surgical Treatment: It is a non-surgical treatment and makes it a minimally invasive way to manage periodontal disease. Prolonged Antibiotic Release: Unlike oral antibiotics, which are distributed throughout the entire body, Arestin treatment releases antibiotics gradually and locally, focusing the treatment where it’s needed most.
Reduced Inflammation: The antibiotic action of Arestin therapy helps reduce gum inflammation and bleeding, promoting overall gum health. Improved Pocket Depth Reduction: When used in conjunction with scaling and root planing, can contribute to a decrease in pocket depth, making it easier to maintain clean, healthy gums.
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What to Expect with Arestin Treatment The process of applying Arestin treatment is straightforward and comfortable: Scaling and Root Planing: At Perio PDX our periodontist will perform a regular deep cleaning treatment to remove plaque and tartar from below the gumline. Scaling therapy helps remove this buildup to prevent further damage to your teeth and gums.
Arestin Application: It is placed into periodontal pockets around the affected teeth. Aftercare: For optimal results, we recommend avoiding flossing or disturbing the treated areas for about 10 days to allow the medication to work fully. Your periodontist will provide specific aftercare instructions tailored to your needs.
Is Arestin Treatment Right for You? Arestin therapy is typically recommended for patients with moderate to advanced periodontal disease, where pocket depth is a concern. If you have been diagnosed with periodontal disease, it may be a valuable addition to your treatment plan. Our team at PerioPDX will evaluate your condition and recommend this treatment if it is likely to improve your periodontal health.Arestin therapy is highly effective treatment that enhances the results of scaling and root planing, especially for patients with moderate to severe gum disease. If you’re concerned about the procedure, our dentist will guide you through the process and ensure that your treatment is comfortable and beneficial for your oral health.
