Atridox and Arestin

Dental professionals add ARESTIN® (minocycline hydrochloride) Microspheres, 1 mg to
scaling and root planing (SRP) procedures because this combination treats periodontal disease more effectively than SRP alone.


ARESTIN

What It Is

ARESTIN® is an effective antibiotic treatment that comes in powder form. This powder is easily placed inside infected periodontal pockets just after the dental professional finishes the scaling and root planing (SRP) procedure.

How It Works

ARESTIN® contains "Microspheres"-tiny, bead-like particles that are smaller than grains of sand and are not visible to the eye. The Microspheres are filled with the antibiotic minocycline, and they release the drug over time into the infected periodontal pocket, killing bacteria that live there for up to 21 days.

Proven Results

ARESTIN® Microspheres continue to fight the infection for up to 21 days after SRP. In clinical studies, ARESTIN® has been proven to be more effective than using SRP alone. ARESTIN® also significantly reduced the size of periodontal pockets compared to SRP alone, killed the bacteria most commonly associated with periodontal disease, and reduced bleeding on probing of the gums.




ATRIDOX

What is Atridox?

ATRIDOX is an antibiotic gel that is placed gently into your gum pockets where bacteria thrive. It then quickly solidifies to a wax like substance, slowly releasing the antibiotic to the infected area for 21 days.1

How does ATRIDOX work?

ATRIDOX contains an antibiotic, doxycycline-hyclate. The antibiotic is slowly released into the surrounding infected tooth pocket for 21 days.1 This antibiotic works to kill the bacteria that are associated with periodontal disease. In studies, ATRIDOX has been shown to improve the health of your gums and to help stop the progression of the gum disease.

Does ATRIDOX cause any side effects?

Side effects seen with ATRIDOX are similar to those seen with placebo. Side effects may include headache; common cold; gum discomfort, pain or soreness, loss of attachment, increase in pocket depth; toothache, pressure sensitivity; periodontal abscess, exudates, infection, drainage, extreme mobility suppuration; thermal tooth sensitivity. Contact your dentist about any unusual discomfort.

What can I do to help prevent periodontal disease from recurring?

After seven days, brush and floss as your dental professional recommends. Also, it is important to follow the periodic maintenance schedule your dentist has prescribed.

Appointments

Dentist - Elkhart, Elkhart Dental Center, 125 S. Nappanee St., Elkhart IN, 46514 574-522-0156 /toll free 800-828-8361