Consistent with the tetracycline class of antibiotics, it has a wide range of antimicrobial activity against microorganisms.
How do you use Doxirobe gel?
After the root surface has been scaled and planed, the pocket is lavaged, and then Doxirobe gel is gently placed into the cleaned pocket or next to the pocket on the gingival margin. The latter technique allows you to place the material without contaminating the canula on the syringe.
How do you apply gum gel?
Place or hold the Perio Protect Trays “Teeth side up”- facing towards you. Apply a thin ribbon of the prescribed hydrogen peroxide Perio Gel across the tooth/gum indentations. If needed, use the small brush (or a Q-tip) to evenly distribute the medication throughout the tooth indentations.
What is a Perioceutic product?
These products are designed to create a long-term/high-dose. antimicrobial effect directly within the periodontal space, with minimal systemic absorption. Local antimicrobial administration has been shown to decrease bacterial counts further than. scaling/root planning (SRP) alone.
Why is doxycycline gel a drug of choice for the treatment of periodontal pockets?
Doxycycline works by keeping the number of bacteria from growing. Lowering the amount of bacteria helps to reduce inflammation and swelling in your mouth, and the amount of bleeding around the teeth. Doxycycline is placed in deep gum pockets next to your teeth in order to reduce the depth of the pockets.
What is Periostat 20mg?
Periostat® is a systemically delivered collagenase inhibitor consisting of a 20-mg capsule of doxycycline hyclate for oral administration. This is the first FDA approved systemic drug for host modulation as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in the treatment of periodontitis.
What is doxirobe gel used for in dogs?
DOXIROBE Gel is indicated for the treatment and control of periodontal disease in dogs. Periodontal pocket probing depths ≥ 4 mm are evidence of disease that may be responsive to treatment with DOXIROBE Gel. In clinical trials, use of the product resulted in attachment level gains, periodontal pocket depth reductions and improved gingival health.
How much Doxycycline is in a unit of doxirobe?
Each unit of the DOXIROBE Gel contains Syringe A (polymer delivery system) and Syringe B (doxycycline), which when mixed result in approximately 0.5 ml of doxycycline solution.
How old do you have to be to use doxirobe gel?
Do not use DOXIROBE Gel in dogs under 1 year of age, because the use of tetracycline during tooth development has been associated with permanent discoloring of teeth. See full Prescribing Information, here.
How does doxirobe gel help with gingival reattachment?
A single treatment of DOXIROBE Gel can reduce periodontal pocket depth, increase reattachment and reduce gingival inflammation. 1. Supplied: Each unit of DOXIROBE Gel contains Syringe A (polymer delivery system) and Syringe B (doxycycline) which when mixed in approximately 0.5 ml of doxycycline system.
