Role of antibiotics in periodontal therapy.
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2009-10
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Loeshe in 1976 propounded the ‘Specific Plaque Hypothesis’ and efforts have been done since, to formulate a periodontal treatment regimen based on targeting of specific microorganisms. Antibiotics have gained importance as an arsenal in the treatment of periodontitis. This review takes a concise view on the role of antibiotics in periodontics. This review puts importance of antibiotics in a nutshell as a quick reference for the general practitioners in treating periodontal diseases. The selection and indication for the use of antibiotics is given with a note on resistance
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Periodontitis, antibiotics
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Manas D, Srinivas S R, Jithendra K D. Role of antibiotics in periodontal therapy. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science. 2009; 8(4): 91-101.