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THE PERIODONTAL FOUNDATION


Treating the infected periodontal foundation

Periodontal disease is a common, chronic, and persistent bacterial infection that spreads rapidly throughout the periodontium.6,7 The most common bacterial infection in adults, periodontal disease is a problem that affects more than 35.7 million Americans and is the #1 cause of adult tooth loss in the US.7-10

Three out of 4 Americans develop a periodontal infection11

Periodontal disease compromises your patients’ dental foundation—and overall health. Treatment with ARESTIN® (minocycline hydrochloride) Microspheres, 1 mg + SRP:

  • Kills the bacteria associated with periodontal disease2,4
  • Decreases pocket depth and bleeding on probing, and increases clinical attachment levels3
  • Fights infection for up to 21 days5

Learn more about the challenges of periodontal infection.