Periodontal Abscess

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Description

Localised collection of pus in a periodontal pocket of a tooth

Signs and Symptoms

There is pain on lateral movement of the tooth and it may be quite mobile

Treatment

  • Oral Amoxicillin 500mg PO 8 hourly

OR

  • Azithromycin 500mg (PO) once a day for 3 - 5days OR
  • Erythromycin 500mg (PO) 6 hourly for 5- 7 days

AND

  • Metronidazole 400mg orally 8 hourly for 5 days