Antiseptic lavage
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Antiseptic lavage
is a means of washing, especially of a hollow organ, such as the stomach or lower bowel, with repeated injections of warm water mixed with an antiseptic
or antifungal solution. Antiseptic lavages are commonly used as a treatment to pericoronitis
of wisdom teeth.
Lavage
In medicine, therapeutic irrigation or lavage is a general term referring to cleaning or rinsing.Specific types include:* Antiseptic lavage* Bronchoalveolar lavage* Gastric lavage* Peritoneal lavage* Arthroscopic lavage* Ductal lavage...
is a means of washing, especially of a hollow organ, such as the stomach or lower bowel, with repeated injections of warm water mixed with an antiseptic
Antiseptic
Antiseptics are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction...
or antifungal solution. Antiseptic lavages are commonly used as a treatment to pericoronitis
Pericoronitis
Pericoronitis is a common problem in young adults with partial tooth impactions. It usually occurs within 17 to 24 years of age as it is when the third molars start erupting. It occurs when the tissue around the wisdom tooth has become inflamed because bacteria have invaded the area. Poor oral...
of wisdom teeth.