Question 55 · LDEK · Treatment of periodontal diseases
Indicate the correct approach in the case of a periodontal abscess in the tooth 26 in an immunocompetent patient that previously has received systemic clindamycin for periodontal reasons:
- A. empirical administration of another antibiotic - amoxicillin with clavulanic acid 625 mg 3 times a day for 5 days.
- B. collection of subgingival plaque from the pocket for the molecular test of periopathogens and their drug sensitivity.
- C. SRP performance in the 2nd quadrant.
- D. abscess draining through the pocket or through a vertical incision done at least 2 mm below gingival margin.
- E. tooth extraction.
Hint
Think about what a collection of pus needs first, and whether another antibiotic makes sense in a healthy patient.
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