ARESTIN is applied to infected pockets in the gums immediately after a scaling and root planing (SRP) has been completed. Your dental professional may apply ARESTIN during the same visit as your SRP or during a follow-up visit.

How do you apply ARESTIN?

Place the cartridge tip into the periodontal pocket, parallel to the long axis of the tooth. Be sure not to force the tip into the base of the pocket. Gently press the thumb ring to express the ARESTIN powder while withdrawing the cartridge tip away from the base of the pocket.

How long does it take for ARESTIN to work?

ARESTIN (minocycline HCl) Microspheres, 1 mg targets periodontal bacteria to fight infection. When incorporated into a routine oral maintenance program along with scaling and root planing (SRP), results were achieved after 1 month, with pocket depth reduction seen at 3 months and maintained at 9 months.