Periodontitis and flux - the name of the same inflammation of the periosteum of the tooth, which developed as a result of caries or tooth extraction. Less often this inflammatory process arises due to the movement of infection through the lymphatic system from another organ or as a result of trauma.
Symptoms of inflammation of the periosteum of the tooth
Symptoms of inflammation are difficult to miss or ignore. Their manifestation begins with a swelling of the gum, accompanied by painful sensations when pressing on the tooth. Over time, swelling spreads to nearby tissues (cheek, jaw). The gums around the aching tooth become loose and red. Painful sensations intensify. There may be an increase in temperature - this indicates the development of the inflammatory process in the body. Within two or three days, the infection penetrates deep into the nerve, which breaks down and becomes an excellent nutrient medium for the development of infectious microorganisms. At this time, an abscess may appear, which either opens itself, giving a pus out into the mouth, or continues to develop inside, causing severe pain. Pain can be felt not only in the place of inflammation, but also in the ear, whiskey, eyes. As a rule, it is during this period of the disease that most people turn to the dental clinic for help.
If you do not seek qualified help, then at home you can remove the symptoms, but not cure the inflammation of the periosteum of the tooth. Over time, the disease can go into a chronic form or cause complications such as:
- the initiation of a cyst is a radical formation that occurs when an infection from the root canal penetrates the bone surrounding the root itself;
- development of phlegmon - penetration of purulent contents into nearby tissues;
- the appearance of fistulas - the appearance of non-healing holes on the gums for the exit of pus.
Treatment of inflammation of the periosteum of the tooth
This disease requires an integrated approach to treatment. As a rule, this is a combination of surgical, medicamental and physiotherapeutic treatment. At the initial stage of inflammation of the periosteum, the doctor can open the gum and insert a drainage tube to ensure the outflow of purulent contents. In particularly difficult cases, tooth extraction is possible. To treat and stop the development of inflammation of the periosteum of the tooth, antibiotics can be prescribed. The most effective in the fight against dental problems are drugs from the group of lincosamides (lincomycin) in the form of injections. In inflammation of the periosteum may appoint metronidazole, which is not an antibiotic, but contributes to increase the antibacterial efficacy of lincomycin.
Depending on the severity of the disease and other indicators, it is possible to prescribe other antibiotics for inflammation of the periosteum of the tooth:
- Cyphrane;
- Rovamycin;
- Amoxyclav;
- Ampiocs;
- Ciprofloxacin.
It is also recommended to take antibiotics to prevent inflammation of the periosteum after tooth extraction.
With periodontitis, the attending physician can also prescribe physiotherapeutic procedures:
- UHF - the effect of an alternating electric field of frequency 40 MHz;
- darsonvalization - treatment with pulses of sinusoidal current;
- UV-radiation - electromagnetic radiation;
- treatment with infrared laser radiation.
Prevention of inflammation of the periosteum of the tooth
The main point in the prevention of dental inflammations is a regular visit to the dentist (1-2 times a year) and the conduct of medical and hygienic procedures.