Title of article :
Role of antibiotics in periodontal therapy
Author/Authors :
Manas, D Kanti Devi Dental College and Hospital - Department of Periodontics, India , Srinivas, SR Kanti Devi Dental College and Hospital - Department of Periodontics, India , Jithendra, KD Kanti Devi Dental College and Hospital - Department of Periodontics, India
Abstract :
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
Keywords :
Periodontitis , antibiotics
Journal title :
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science
Journal title :
Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science
