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Doxiciclina topica nel trattamento non chirurgico della perimplantite

Mensi M

Italian Dental Journal / Dental Academy (2016)

Abstract

Case report describing non-surgical treatment of peri-implantitis using topical 14% doxycycline hyclate (Ligosan, Heraeus Kulzer) in a 55-year-old female patient with three malpositioned implants (positions 43, 44, 45) presenting with inflammation, bleeding, purulent exudate on probing, and pathological probing depths of 7-9 mm. The patient had stabilized chronic generalized periodontal disease and good home care. Treatment followed a detailed protocol avoiding systemic antibiotics.

Keywords

peri-implantitistopical doxycyclinenon-surgical therapycontrolled-release antibioticsbiofilm removalimplant decontaminationerythritolantibiotic resistance

Citazione

Mensi M. Doxiciclina topica nel trattamento non chirurgico della perimplantite. Italian Dental Journal / Dental Academy. 2016.