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Tissue necrosis after subgingival irrigation with fluoride solution.

S Sjöström1, S Kalfas

  • 1Department of Oral Biology, School of Dentistry, Umeå University, Sweden. staffan.sjostrom@oralbio.umu.se

Journal of Clinical Periodontology
|May 1, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Irrigating periodontal pockets with stannous fluoride after scaling may cause severe tissue damage and bone loss. This case report suggests re-evaluating its use due to fluoride toxicity in periodontal therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Periodontology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Periodontal pocket irrigation with fluoride aims to reduce pathogenic bacteria and remove debris post-scaling and root planing.
  • Stannous fluoride is occasionally used for its antimicrobial properties in periodontal pockets.

Observation:

  • A case of extensive periodontal tissue necrosis and permanent alveolar bone loss occurred.
  • This adverse outcome followed irrigation of periodontal pockets with stannous fluoride solution.

Findings:

  • Fluoride solutions, including stannous fluoride, can be toxic to local periodontal tissues.
  • The toxicity of deposited fluoride may lead to significant tissue damage and bone resorption.

Implications:

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  • The use of stannous fluoride for periodontal pocket irrigation warrants re-evaluation due to potential toxicity.
  • Clinicians should consider alternative methods or exercise extreme caution when using stannous fluoride in periodontal pockets.