Periodontal+Medicaments

Dental hygienists can use adjuncts to help with their process of care. There are many medicaments that are available to help with periodontal health. This electronic presentation will discuss the use of Arestin as an adjunct to periodontal treatment. ** GOAL: **
 *  PERIODONTAL ADJUNCTIVE THERAPY: ARESTIN **
 * To increase knowledge and awareness about periodontal adjunctive therapies, which can be integrated by oral healthcare professionals treating periodontal disease

**OBJECTIVES:**
 * To provide dental hygiene students as well as oral healthcare professionals with knowledge about Arestin, which can assist in treating periodontal disease
 * To explain and demonstrate the use of Arestin

**PRE PRESENTATION QUIZ:** What do you know? Before this presentation begins, let's assess you current knowledge. What is Arestin? Pick the phrase that best describes your knowledge about Arestin.

"I don't know what Arestin is" (2 points)  "I've heard of it but I don't know anything about it" (3 points)   "I've heard of it and know a little about Arestin" (4 points)   "I'm an expert and know everything about Arestin" (5 points) __ **NOTE YOUR SCORE OUT OF FIVE** __

 **ARESTIN** (OraPharma Inc., 2011) Arestin is an antibiotic that contains minocycline HCl  that is used in conjunction with scaling and root planing therapies. It has shown to be 3 times more effective in improving gingival healing  when compared to scaling and root planing alone.

//** Who should use Arestin? **//
 * Any adult who presents with a periodontal infection
 * Deep periodontal pockets

//**Who should not use Arestin? **//
 * Anyone who has a sensitivity or allergy to tetracyclines
 * Tetracyclines cause permanent discolouration to teeth and bone during development and should be taken with caution if breastfeeding or pregnant

//** How does it work? **//
 * Arestin is a locally applied product that is injected directly into the periodontal pocket
 * It is a small, bead-like powder that contains the antibiotic minocycline HCl that releases slowly over ten days to heal infected gingival tissues
 * Results show reduction in periodontal pocket depths
 * It is important to provide at home oral self care instructions to clients so they can help to promote periodontal health between office visits

//** Post Operative Instructions **// > media type="youtube" key="pPTnxdA5m2A" height="315" width="420" align="center"
 * Avoid touching the treated area(s) for one week after application
 * Avoid the use of interdental aids such as floss, toothpicks, etc. for 10 days after application
 * Avoid eating hard, sticky foods that may disrupt treated area(s) for one week
 * Regular dental re-care appointments are necessary to ensure periodontal health is being maintained
 * Contact your dental professional if you experience any pain, swelling, or other abnormal symptoms after application
 * VIDEO **

(nydental, 2011)

**POST PRESENTATION QUIZ:** What did you learn? Give yourself a point for each fact that you can come up with about Arestin: Who is it indicated for? What are the contraindications for using Arestin? What is the active antibiotic ingredient? What are some post operative instructions? Over how many days does Arestin release? __** NOTE YOUR SCORE **__ **IF YOUR SCORE IS MORE THAN YOUR PRE PRESENTATION QUIZ SCORE,**  **YOU HAVE INCREASED YOUR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ARESTIN!**

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