Periodontal Abscess

Localized circumscribed purulent area of inflammation in the periodontal tissue. It is a derivative of marginal periodontitis and commonly associated with suprabony and infrabony pockets and interradicular involvements, in contrast to periapical abscess which is attributable to pulp necrosis.

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Networked: 43 relevant articles (4 outcomes, 1 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1.	Periodontitis
2.	Infection
3.	Periodontal Diseases (Periodontal Disease)
4.	Suppuration
5.	Arteriovenous Malformations (Arteriovenous Malformation)

Experts

1.	Chen, Jiazhen: 1 article (02/2014)
2.	Miao, Xinyu: 1 article (02/2014)
3.	Zhang, Wenhong: 1 article (02/2014)
4.	He, Junlin: 1 article (02/2014)
5.	Xie, Yi: 1 article (02/2014)
6.	Yu, Liying: 1 article (02/2014)
7.	Xu, Meng: 1 article (02/2014)
8.	Wu, Xingwen: 1 article (02/2014)
9.	Xu, Beiyun: 1 article (02/2014)
10.	Farrer, S: 1 article (10/2013)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Periodontal Abscess:

1.	Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA 12/01/2012 - "[Distribution of anaerobes in periodontal abscess and its resistance to antibiotics]." 12/01/2007 - "Subsequently, an incision and systemic antibiotics were necessary because of the formation of a periodontal abscess. " 06/01/2000 - "The role of systemic antibiotics, in the treatment of periodontal abscesses, is especially controversial." 02/01/1994 - "Repeated bouts of periodontal abscess formation and bone loss occurred over a 3- to 4-year period, despite numerous surgeries supplemented with antibiotics. " 06/01/1965 - "[The possibilities of conservative treatment of periodontal abscesses without the administration of antibiotics]."
2.	Minocycline (Cyclops)FDA LinkGeneric 03/01/2008 - "Topical treatment with minocycline in pockets with acute periodontal abscess was effective in reducing the bacterial counts as shown by the microbiological investigation using PadoTest 4.5." 03/01/2008 - "In all the patients, pockets with acute periodontal abscess were irrigated with sterilized physiological saline, and in the test group, 2% minocycline hydrochloride ointment was applied once into the pocket in addition. "
3.	Doxycycline (Vibramycin)FDA LinkGeneric 05/01/2000 - "Doxycycline therapy may be used for acute periodontal abscess and if the conditions are accompanied by general symptoms. " 11/01/1991 - "If any site exhibited greater than 2 mm loss of GAL or a periodontal abscess, patients were administered either 100 mg doxycycline per day for 3 weeks or placebo. " 03/01/1991 - "When a site exhibited greater than or equal to 2 mm loss of GAL or a periodontal abscess, patients were administered either doxycycline at a dosage of 200 mg to start and 100 mg per day for 3 weeks, or a placebo. " 10/01/1990 - "If any site exhibited greater than or equal to 2 mm loss of GAL or a periodontal abscess, patients were administered either 100 mg Doxycycline per day for 3 weeks or placebo. "
4.	Metronidazole (Metric)FDA LinkGeneric 01/01/2010 - "Symptoms commenced after the third dose of Metronidazole therapy prescribed for a recurrent periodontal abscess. " 02/01/1992 - "When either a periodontal abscess or greater than 2 mm loss of gingival attachment was observed, metronidazole was administered (250 mg every 8 hours) for 10 days. " 09/01/1990 - "[Clinical evaluation of metronidazole in the treatment of the periodontal abscesses]." 09/01/1990 - "On the basis of clinical examination it has been found that Metronidazole which was applied in 24 patients suffering from periodontal abscesses produced healing effects, lessened their pain and did not cause any side reactions. "
5.	Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitisIBA 12/01/2000 - "Among these, some are infection related: pulpitis, apical and periodontal abscesses, acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis and alveolitis. " 08/01/2004 - "HCMV genomic sequences, detected by polymerase chain reaction identification, occur with elevated frequency in severe adult periodontitis, localized and generalized aggressive (juvenile) periodontitis, Papillon-Lefèvre syndrome periodontitis, acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, and periodontal abscesses. " 10/01/2004 - "Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and HCMV-EBV co-infection are closely associated with disease-active periodontitis in juveniles and adults, with acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis in children, and with periodontal abscesses. "
6.	Penicillins (Penicillin)FDA Link 04/01/1993 - "Ten of 24 (42%) patients receiving systemic penicillin therapy developed clinical evidence of periodontal abscesses. " 12/01/1978 - "While the patient was convalescing with penicillin therapy, a dental survey revealed the presence of periodontal abscesses which were drained by exodontia. "
7.	Azithromycin (Zithromax)FDA LinkGeneric 06/01/2007 - "Four cases with periodontal abscesses were treated with scaling/root planing in conjunction with systemic azithromycin. "
8.	RoxithromycinIBA 02/01/2014 - "The current results show their alarmingly high resistance rate against clindamycin and roxithromycin; thus, the use of these antibiotics is unacceptable for the empirical therapy of periodontal abscesses. "
9.	SiliconesIBA 01/01/1999 - "Retained silicone impression material associated with a periodontal abscess."
10.	Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon)FDA Link 06/01/1997 - "Seven strains from periodontal abscesses, 5 strains from deep periodontal pockets and 2 strains from gingivitis were tested in the animal model comprising 6 Teflon tissue cages implanted on the back each of 34 rabbits. "

Therapies and Procedures

1.	Dental Scaling 10/01/2012 - "The method of supra- and subgingival scaling was rapid and effective in treatment of acute periodontal abscesses." 06/01/2007 - "Four cases with periodontal abscesses were treated with scaling/root planing in conjunction with systemic azithromycin. "
2.	Debridement 04/01/1990 - "It was concluded that in patients with advanced periodontal disease, systemic antibiotic therapy without subgingival debridement may change the composition of the subgingival microbiota, thus favouring the outburst of multiple periodontal abscesses." 01/01/2003 - "Mechanical debridement methods, including drainage of pus for acute periodontal abscesses, should be considered the first line treatment for most periodontal diseases. "
3.	Oral Diagnosis (Oral Examination) 08/01/2004 - "Diagnosis of a periodontal abscess is based on medical and dental history as well as oral examination (pocket depth, swelling, suppuration, mobility, sensibility of the tooth). " 09/01/2000 - "The patient had multiple periodontal abscesses, but no evidence of dental caries, trauma, or periodontal disease on the corresponding teeth at the time of his oral examination. "
4.	Tooth Extraction (Tooth Extractions) 12/01/1977 - "Oral mucosa incision can allow several interventions: cellulitis or periodontal abscess opening, gingival tissue excision or repositioning or at least exposure of alveolar bone for tooth extraction or infrabony pockets' treatment. "
5.	Minor Surgical Procedures (Minor Surgery) 12/01/1969 - "[Minor surgery for periodontal abscess]."