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514 ry ORRIIEA A L VEOLA RIS.

iodic], or tr. iodin. U. S. P. diluted ono-lialf with alcohol. Prepara-
tions of aristol and the officinal tincture of iodin are also used, all of
which subserve the desired end, to
^"^' parts and
sterilize the to constringe
the dilated vessels of the gum. An
antiseptic and astringent mouth-wash

Fi(i. 47S.

is prescribed which the patient is to
Showing the application of a tliin flat
instrument to the hibial and approxi- use several times daily. The follow-
mal surfaces of an upper bicuspid
ing preparation applied on a small roll
(pushing motion).
or tuft of cotton wool or by means of
a soft toothbrush admirably meets the conditions :

II. Zinci chlorid., cryst.,
Aquae mentha? pip., fsiv.—M.
S. Apply locally to the gums.

As early in the treatment as possible a thorough examination should
be made with a delicate exploring instrument, so that any calculi which
may be detected may be removed.
A method of treatment w hich has given much satisfaction to the
writer is as follows : First thoroughly cleanse the mouth and each
particular pocket with hydrogen peroxid, electrozone, or some other
equally efficient antiseptic. Then with a blunt but flexi1)le l)roach,
gold or steel, let each pocket from which pus has been issuing be very
carefully saturated with trichloracetic acid ; this is repeated each visit
if pus continues to flow. Following this, the pockets and gingival
borders or margins are thoroughly treated with tincture of iodin, fol-
lowed with solution of hydronaphthol and alcohol. If the gingivee,
however, should be tumefied, an application of carbolic acid will prove
advantageous :
^. Hydronaphthol, Sij ;
Alcohol, %\v.

This must be used with caution, for it is of sufficient strength to give
the patient much discomfort if brought in contact with lips and tongue.
The frequency of the visits and applications must depend upon the viru-