24)Local drugs for hygiene + treatment of the oral cavity. Drugs for treatment of parodontitis

Question 1

Chlorhexidine

Answer 1

Antiseptic - biguanide mouthwash

Controls plaque level

Disrupts bacterial cell wall membrane

Effective against G⁺ bacteria

Available as mouthwash

Question 2

Sodium Hypochlorate

Answer 2

Combats harmful bacteria

Drug of choice during endodontic therapy

⇣ conc = dissolved necrotic tissue

⇡ conc = dissolves vital tissue + bacterial species

30 secs 3 times a week

Question 3

Penicillin

Answer 3

Beta-lactam antibiotic

Amoxicillin commonly prescribed

Bacterial resistant, allergic reaction

500mg, 4 daily for 10 days

Question 4

clindamycin

Answer 4

Dental infections, dental abscesses + prophylactic treatment

Used if there is a penicillin allergy

300 mg, 3 daily for 7 days

Question 5

Dicloxacillin

Answer 5

Dental infections, dental abscesses + prophylaxis

500 mg, 4 daily for 10 days

Question 6

analgesics

Answer 6

toothache relied

ibuprofen paracetamol, acetaminophen + aspirin

Question 7

Antifungals

Answer 7

Treatment of candidiasis in oral cavity

Nystatin - C .albicans infection in mouth

Question 8

Drugs for parodontitis / gum disease

Answer 8

Tetracycline

• Dental infections, abscesses + prophylaxis
• Inhibits tissue destruction
• Anti-inflammatory action
• 500mg, 2 daily for 14 days

Doxycycline

• Same as tetra cycline
• post-op periodontal procedure
• 100mg 2 daily for 7 days

Metronidazole

Amoxicillin

Augmentin

Ciprofloxacin