Local Periodontal Treatment with Antibiotics: Periodontal Mouthguard
Abstract: Introduction in periodontics, treatment with antibiotics is done in two ways systemic and local. There are no protocols to apply the antibiotic locally with a removable prosthesis. We propose the use of a modified sports mouthguard to locally apply the antibiotic in the treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis. Material and methods a dental vacuum forming machine is used to make a periodontal mouthguard with a 0.40 mm soft vinyl thermoplastic plate. Results periodontal mouthguard. Conclusions it is advisable to fill the periodontal mouthguard with an antibiotic gel and use it in the mouth 1-2 hours a day, with periodic maintenance controls.
Keywords: mouthguard, periodontal, treatment, local
How to Cite?: Jesus M. Gonzalez-Gonzalez, "Local Periodontal Treatment with Antibiotics: Periodontal Mouthguard", Volume 7 Issue 8, August 2018, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1307-1309, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART2019751, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART2019751