Pericoronitis

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42 relevant articles (2 outcomes, 3 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Inflammation of the gingiva surrounding the crown of a tooth.

Also Known As:

Pericoronitides

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Disease Context: Research Results

Stomatognathic Diseases: 246

Mouth Diseases: 55

Periodontal Diseases: 3532

Gingival Diseases: 71

Pericoronitis: 42

Related Diseases

1.	Infection
2.	Gingivitis
3.	Ulcer
4.	Aphthous Stomatitis (Aphthous Ulcer)
5.	Osteomyelitis
19 Diseases and 16 more articles analyzed in the Research Interface, order at left...

Experts

1.	Sixou, Jean-Louis: 2 articles (12/2003 - 06/2003)
2.	Jolivet-Gougeon, Anne: 2 articles (12/2003 - 06/2003)
3.	Magaud, Christophe: 2 articles (12/2003 - 06/2003)
4.	Bonnaure-Mallet, Martine: 2 articles (12/2003 - 06/2003)
5.	Cormier, Michel: 2 articles (12/2003 - 06/2003)
6.	Konttinen, Y T: 1 article (12/2005)
7.	Ventä, I: 1 article (12/2005)
8.	Lu, Shan: 1 article (08/2004)
9.	Beklen, A: 1 article (12/2005)
10.	Hyrkäs, T: 1 article (12/2005)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Pericoronitis:

1.	Metronidazole (Metric)FDA LinkGeneric 04/05/1977 - "Metronidazole in the treatment of severe acute pericoronitis" 03/01/1982 - "Evaluation of the efficiency of metronidazole as chemotherapy for acute pericoronitis]" 07/01/1987 - "Metronidazole and dry socket: prophylactic use in mandibular third molar removal complicated by non-acute pericoronitis." 03/01/1984 - "Metronidazole has been proved to be efficacious in treating: acute ulcerative gingivitis, pericoronitis, certain periapical infections, some cases of osteomyelitis and infected socket" 05/27/2000 - "Amoxicillin was the most frequently prescribed antibiotic used for most clinical conditions apart from pericoronitis, acute ulcerative gingivitis and dry sockets where metronidazole was the drug of choice" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
2.	Azithromycin (Zithromax)FDA LinkGeneric 09/01/1995 - "To objectively assess azithromycin (AZM) for its clinical efficacy, safety and usefulness in the treatment of acute odontogenic infections (periodontitis, pericoronitis and osteitis of the jaw), a double-blind, randomized, multi-center trial was conducted in which tosufloxacin tosilate (TFLX) was used as the control drug" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
3.	Cefaclor (Ceclor)FDA LinkGeneric 12/01/1990 - "To evaluate objectively clinical efficacy, safety and usefulness of cefuroxime axetil (CXM-AX) in acute dental infections (periodontitis, pericoronitis and gnathitis), we carried out a comparison study using cefaclor (CCL) as the control" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
4.	beta-Lactamases (beta-Lactamase)IBA 06/01/2003 - "OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the predominant flora associated with pericoronitis in third molars and to investigate the presence of beta-lactamase-producing strains" 06/01/2003 - "Microbiology of mandibular third molar pericoronitis: incidence of beta-lactamase-producing bacteria." Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
5.	tosufloxacinIBA 09/01/1995 - "To objectively assess azithromycin (AZM) for its clinical efficacy, safety and usefulness in the treatment of acute odontogenic infections (periodontitis, pericoronitis and osteitis of the jaw), a double-blind, randomized, multi-center trial was conducted in which tosufloxacin tosilate (TFLX) was used as the control drug" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
6.	cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin)FDA LinkGeneric 12/01/1990 - "To evaluate objectively clinical efficacy, safety and usefulness of cefuroxime axetil (CXM-AX) in acute dental infections (periodontitis, pericoronitis and gnathitis), we carried out a comparison study using cefaclor (CCL) as the control" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
7.	Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA 12/01/2003 - "Evaluation of the mandibular third molar pericoronitis flora and its susceptibility to different antibiotics prescribed in france." 07/01/2003 - "Twenty-five per cent of patients required extractions, 20% received temporary dressings, 17% a prescription for antibiotics and 9% were treated for acute mucosal conditions such as pericoronitis" 11/01/1996 - "According to the survey, a majority of clinicians use antibiotics to treat pericoronitis but not surgical extraction of asymptomatic dental impactions" 01/01/2006 - "AIMS: An evaluation is made of bacterial species and susceptibility to various antibiotics used in application to odontogenic infections of periapical location and in pericoronitis of the lower third molar, with the aim of optimizing the antibiotherapy of such infections and thus preventing unnecessary side effects and over-treatment" 11/01/1996 - "In a survey of military dentists to examine use of antimicrobial agents in the management of third molars, questions addressed use of antibiotics and an antimicrobial rinse in treating pericoronitis and third molar extractions" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
8.	Penicillins (Penicillin)FDA Link 06/01/2003 - "CONCLUSIONS: These results highlight (1) the diversity of the microflora associated with pericoronitis and the importance of the anaerobic flora and (2) the existence of selection pressure related to the use of beta-lactams that may culminate in failure of prescribed penicillins." 11/01/1954 - "Treatment of pericoronitis of the lower wisdom teeth by local injections of penicillin and procaine.]" 06/01/1991 - "Penicillins such as amoxycillin, and metronidazole are effective antimicrobials in the treatment of acute pericoronitis" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
9.	Oral ContraceptivesIBA 12/01/2004 - "Two variables were significantly associated with the development of a dry socket: pericoronitis and oral contraceptives." 02/01/2007 - "Factors thought to influence the incidence of complications after third molar removal include age, gender, medical history, oral contraceptives, presence of pericoronitis, poor oral hygiene, smoking, type of impaction, relationship of third molar to the inferior alveolar nerve, surgical time, surgical technique, surgeon experience, use of perioperative antibiotics, use of topical antiseptics, use of intra-socket medications, and anesthetic technique" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
10.	Amoxicillin (Wymox)FDA LinkGeneric 05/27/2000 - "Amoxicillin was the most frequently prescribed antibiotic used for most clinical conditions apart from pericoronitis, acute ulcerative gingivitis and dry sockets where metronidazole was the drug of choice" 06/01/1991 - "Penicillins such as amoxycillin, and metronidazole are effective antimicrobials in the treatment of acute pericoronitis" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
29 Drugs and Important Bio-Agents and 28 more articles analyzed in the Research Interface, order at left...

Therapies and Procedures

1.	Lasers (Laser) 01/01/1998 - "A method for the surgical treatment of pericoronitis using a computerized laser apparatus]" 07/01/1990 - "The efficacy of a commercially available He-Ne-Laser in the treatment of alveolitis, solitary aphthae, ulcers caused by dentures, herpes simplex labialis, marginal periodontopathy and pericoronitis was investigated in 90 cases" 02/01/1992 - "Twenty-four soldiers with impacted wisdom teeth and wide pericoronitis underwent operculectomy using the CO 2 laser" 01/01/1998 - "Presents the design, technological characteristics (wavelength 10.6 mu cm, power up to 7 W, permanent mode) of a new-generation surgical laser Doktor and its use in the treatment of dental and maxillofacial diseases (diseases of the periodontium and buccal mucosa, pericoronitis, trophic ulcers, retention cysts, furuncles and carbuncles of the skin of the neck and face, odontogenic inflammatory processes, injuries, tumors) and in reconstructive, plastic, and cosmetologic surgery." Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
2.	Dentures 08/01/2007 - "Oral malodour results from tongue coating, periodontal disease, peri-implant disease, deep carious lesions, exposed necrotic tooth pulps, pericoronitis, mucosal ulcerations, healing (mucosal) wounds, impacted food or debris, imperfect dental restorations, unclean dentures, and factors causing decreased salivary flow rate" 07/01/1990 - "The efficacy of a commercially available He-Ne-Laser in the treatment of alveolitis, solitary aphthae, ulcers caused by dentures, herpes simplex labialis, marginal periodontopathy and pericoronitis was investigated in 90 cases" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
3.	Dental Occlusion 03/01/2008 - "Mandibular third molars at or near to the same level of the occlusal plane of the arch and exhibiting vertical inclination were considered at highest risk for developing pericoronitis" 03/01/2008 - "In 57% of the cases, pericoronitis was associated with the third molars that erupted at the same level of the adjacent tooth occlusal plane" 06/01/1995 - "results showed that the teeth at greatest risk in relation to acute pericoronitis are vertical unerupted lower third molar (79%),at or below the occlusal plane (66% and 30%),partially covered by soft tissue (>1/2 is 64% and <1/2 is 36% respectively),and existed opposite teeth (66%).The three indexes of vertical impaction had significant difference compared with other impactions(P<0.025).Meanwhile it was also obvious difference(P<0.025) compared with the same indexes within vertical impaction that verified it was easier to suffer acute pericoronitis in such conditions as at or below occlusal plane more than half encapsulated by soft tissue and existed opposite teeth than other conditions" 03/01/1992 - "The majority of pericoronitis cases, 120 of 148 or 81.0%, involved vertically oriented MTMs; of this total, 79.1% were erupted to the approximate height of the occlusal plane of the arch" 02/01/1989 - "5. In relation to height and width, it appears that the position of the mandibular third molar most likely to be afflicted with pericoronitis is class II width (described above)at occlusal plane of the second molar." Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
4.	Tooth Extraction (Tooth Extractions) 01/01/2004 - "Hematogenous spread of Prevotella loeschii may occur after penetration of the mucosal barrier in cases of endodontic or periodontic lesions, pericoronitis, or complications of tooth extraction" 06/01/2004 - "Indications for tooth extraction such as pain, swelling, pericoronitis, caries, endodontic problems, pathology, and prosthetic considerations were similar" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
5.	Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) 08/01/2004 - "As a treatment group, 24 ones drawn ramdomly from 48 cases of pericoronitis were given periodontal radiation, point-radiation therapy and pharmacotherapy as well" 03/01/1982 - "Evaluation of the efficiency of metronidazole as chemotherapy for acute pericoronitis]" Get all the results and reference details, order at left...
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