Mark Weingarden, DMD
Board Certified

Periodontics & Dental Implants

New Technology in Periodontics

Antimicrobial Agents (Topical Antibiotics)

  • Arestin
  • Periochip
  • Atridox
  • Actisite

Arestin, Periochip, Atridox and Actisite are topical, prescription antibiotics used in conjunction with a deep cleaning procedure called scaling and root planing. The antibiotics are placed below the gum line and gradually released into the infected site.

Although they can be beneficial, these agents don't yet have general and broad indication.

Therefore, use of topical antibiotics is indicated in only limited, site specific situations.
4290 Route 8 Allison Park, PA 15101 412.487.8288 Mark Weingarden, DMD
Mark J. Weingarden, D.M.D. is a board certified periodontist with over 25 years of experience in Periodontics and more than 20 years of experience in placing Dental Implants in Pittsburgh. He has been a leader in the field, often being the first to bring the newest and most state-of-the art techniques to Pittsburgh.