Treatment of periostitis

Pain, swelling, redness of the gums, a sharp deterioration in well-being - all these symptoms may indicate a serious illness that requires urgent dental care. We are talking about periostitis - an acute inflammatory process in the jaw area, which is accompanied by damage to the periosteum.

The problem with periostitis is that in the early stages it can manifest itself as minor discomfort, which patients often ignore. But without treatment, the process progresses, causing severe pain, facial deformation, deterioration of the general condition and dangerous complications.

Do not wait for the situation to worsen. Timely consultation with a dentist allows you to quickly eliminate the problem and avoid serious consequences.

At the Oxford Medical dentistry in Kyiv, you can undergo accurate diagnostics and effective treatment of periostitis using proven methods. Make an appointment with a dentist and entrust your health to professionals.

Periostitis — this is an acute or chronic inflammation of the periosteum — a special membrane that covers the bones. The disease mainly affects the jaw area, since this is where odontogenic infections associated with dental pathology most often occur.

The main causes of periostitis are:

• untreated caries;

• pulpitis;

• periodontitis;

• complications after tooth extraction;

• jaw injuries;

• infection after dental procedures;

• chronic foci of infection in the body.

The most common type is periostitis of the jaw, which develops against the background of dental diseases or injuries.

The pathogenesis of periostitis is the penetration of infection from the affected tooth or surrounding tissues into the periosteum, which leads to inflammation, accumulation of exudate and the development of edema.

The earlier treatment is started, the lower the risk of complications and the spread of infection.

Purulent periostitis is especially dangerous, since the infection can spread to neighboring tissues, bone, and even the bloodstream as it develops.

Possible complications:

• soft tissue abscess;

• phlegmon — diffuse purulent inflammation;

• osteomyelitis — inflammation of the jaw bone;

• sepsis — blood poisoning;

• pathological jaw fracture.

The longer the process goes on without treatment, the higher the risk of developing dangerous conditions.

In acute purulent periostitis, timely treatment helps prevent complications and quickly restore health.

In case of periostitis, treatment is selected individually, depending on the stage of the disease.

Conservative therapy for periostitis is used as part of a comprehensive treatment and mainly in the initial stages of the serous process. But even in such cases, drug treatment alone is not enough. The main task of the doctor is not only to relieve symptoms, but also to eliminate the source of infection.

Most often, periostitis occurs due to caries, pulpitis or periodontitis. Therefore, without tooth treatment, full recovery is impossible.

The treatment program usually includes:

• eliminating the source of infection — treatment or removal of a diseased tooth;

• antibiotic therapy to combat infection;

• anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs to relieve symptoms;

• rinsing with antiseptics for local disinfection.

Thus, conservative treatment is always combined with mandatory dental intervention - therapeutic or surgical. In case of progression of inflammation, appearance of pus or deterioration of the patient's condition - surgical treatment with opening of the focus and drainage is resorted to.

Not all cases of periostitis require surgical intervention. But when the inflammatory process passes into the purulent stage, surgery becomes a necessary condition for recovery.

Indications for surgical treatment of periostitis are:

• presence of a purulent focus in the tissues;

• spread of infection to neighboring areas;

• ineffectiveness of drug therapy;

• sharp deterioration of the patient's condition — fever, intoxication, severe pain;

• difficulty opening the mouth;

• the appearance of pronounced swelling of soft tissues.

It is especially dangerous to delay treatment in cases of complications such as odontogenic periostitis, when the source of infection is a diseased tooth. In such situations, the absence of surgery can lead to serious consequences - the development of an abscess, phlegmon or even osteomyelitis.

After treatment, the patient should follow the doctor's recommendations:

• take all prescribed medications;

• observe oral hygiene rules;

• avoid physical exertion and hypothermia;

• follow a diet - soft food, excluding hot dishes.

With proper treatment, symptoms disappear in a few days, and full recovery takes up to 1-2 weeks.

We offer comfort, a modern approach and high efficiency dental treatment. By contacting the dentistry «Oxford Medical» you can be sure of the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.

The cost of treatment depends on the complexity of the process, the need for surgical intervention and the volume of procedures. You can pre-read the prices here. The final cost of treatment is determined by the doctor after examination and diagnosis.

Make an appointment at the clinic «Oxford Medical» in Kyiv to receive professional help and maintain the health of your jaw.