Description
- Chronic periodontal infections are difficult to treat and have a high recurrence rate.
- Subgingival bacterial challenges lead to destruction of the periodontium.
- Non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) is one of the references.
- Effectively manages deep dental infections
Indications
- Inflammation of the gums
- Inhibition of dental plaque formation
- As an aid in the treatment and prevention of gingivitis
- To aid in the prevention of dental caries in patients at high risk of caries (e.g. people with xerostomia), when used in a diet as a supplement to fluoride.
- It is useful in the management of recurrent aphthous ulcerations
- It is useful in the management of recurrent oral candidiasis
- For use as part of post-periodontal surgery or treatment regimen to promote gingival healing