Dental Arestin Near Me in Issaquah, WA | Pan Family Dentistry and Implants
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Scaling and root planing alone aren’t always sufficient to stave off disease. In some cases, Dr. Pan may recommend local antibiotic treatment to help battle the recurring infection. Wellborn & Pan Dentistry uses Arestin to wipe out periodontal problems and help return gums to health.
Arestin
Arestin is an effective antibiotic treatment that comes in powder form. Its granular form makes it easy to place inside periodontal pockets without invasive procedures. Arestin is placed inside infected pockets just after scaling and root planing so that treatment may be ongoing – even after the patient has left our office.
How It Works
Arestin’s powder contains microscopic “microspheres.” These tiny, bead-like particles are so smaller as to be invisible to the naked eye. The microspheres are filled with the antibiotic minocycline. They release this medication over time at the infected pocket, killing periodontal bacteria present for the 21 days following antibiotic placement.
Proven Results
Arestin microspheres continue to fight the infection for up to 21 days after in-office periodontal treatment. In clinical studies, Arestin has been proven to be more effective than scaling and root planing alone. Arestin also significantly reduced the size of periodontal pockets compared to SRP as the sole treatment, killed the bacteria most commonly associated with periodontal disease, and reduced bleeding on probing of the gums.