Medications in dentistry

1. Dr. Firas Kassab

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3. • Medications used
• To control pain (Anethetics, Analgesics, NSAID(
• To control plaque and gingivitis(Mouth washe(
• To prevent or treat infections (Antibiotics(
• Antifungals (Candida(
• To prevent tooth decay (Flouride(
• To relieve anxiety (Muscle relaxant(
• To treat xerostomia (Artificial saliva(
Dr. Firas Kassab

4. 1. Anethesia
2. Pain killers
3. Mouth washe
4. Antibiotics
5. Antifungals
6. Flouride supplements
7. Muscle relaxant
8. Artificial Saliva
Dr. Firas Kassab

5. Used by the dentis
• Local anesthesia
• General anesthesia
• Nitrous oxide
• Consiouse sedation:
intravenous sedation
)Diazepam)
Dr. Firas Kassab

6. Found in the form of
• Spray
• Gel (intraoral(
• Ointments (extraoral(
• Solutions
Brand name products
• Chloraseptic
• Orajel
• Xylocaine
Dr. Firas Kassab

7. • To relieve pain or irritation caused by
• Toothache
• Teething
• Cold sores
• Canker sores
• Fever blisters
• Pain or irritation caused by dentures
• Pain caused by orthodontics braces
Dr. Firas Kassab

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10. •Anesthetics used for toothache
pain should not be used for a
prolonged period of time
•ONLY for temporary pain relief
until the toothache can be treated
Dr. Firas Kassab

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12. • Denture wearers using anesthetics to
relieve pain from a new denture
should see their dentist to determine if
an adjustment to the appliance is
needed to prevent more soreness……
Dr. Firas Kassab

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15. II. Analgesics/pain killers
Dr. Firas Kassab

16. • Tylenol
• Fevadol
• Panadol
• Alvedon
Indications:
• Mild toothache
• After tooth extraction
• Teething
Dr. Firas Kassab

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19. Indications:
• Tooth ache
• Abscess
• After multiple extractions
Dr. Firas Kassab

20. • To relieve the discomfort and redness in
1. The palat as in canker sore
2. The lip as in fever blister, angular chelitis
3. The cheak as in canker sore
•Orabase
•Oralone
Dr. Firas Kassab

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26. Chlorhexidine
mouth wash to
control plaque and
gingivitis in the mouth
• Antiseptic
• Kill the bacteria that
cause bad breath
• Staining of the teeth
Fluoride mouth wash
• Sensitive teeth
• Used for patients with
high caries activity
Dr. Firas Kassab

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Indication :
• To prevent
infecton in cardiac
patient
• Treat infections
as in periodontal/
periapical abcess

31. • After extraction in DM
• Before treatment in Cardiac
patient
• In patients with abscess
Dr. Firas Kassab

32. Indication
• To stop the spread of
Candida infection e.g.
• Oral Thrush
• Denture stomatitis
• In combination with
antibiotics in case of
abcess
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35. Indication
• To Prevent tooth decay
• Traet teeth sensetivity
• Control active caries
• Action: It is absorbed by
enamel and helps
strengthen the teeth
Types
• F tooth paste
• F varnish
• F mouth rinse
• F tablets
Dr. Firas Kassab

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39. Indications
• Dry mouth due to
medications or
chemotherapy
• Difficulties in
swallowing
• Lack of saliva
secretion as in
salivary gland
diseases
Dr. Firas Kassab

40. • Artificial saliva: to lubricate soft tissuer
and facilitate swallowing
• Salagan: stimulates saliva production
Dr. Firas Kassab

41. Indications
• Teeth grinding (bruxism(
• Temporomandibular joint
disorders TMJD
• To reduce stress
• E.g. Valium in low dose
Dr. Firas Kassab

42. • Analgesics
• Antibiotics
• Antifungal
• Mouth wash
• Flouride
• Artificial saliva
Dr. Firas Kassab