Role of antibiotics in periodontal therapy

Authors

  • D Manas Reader, Department of Periodontics, Kanti Devi Dental College and Hospital, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
  • SR Srinivas Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontics, Kanti Devi Dental College and Hospital, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
  • KD Jithendra Prof and Head, Department of Periodontics, Kanti Devi Dental College and Hospital, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v8i4.4706

Keywords:

Periodontitis, antibiotics

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

Key words: Periodontitis; antibiotics.

DOI: 10.3329/bjms.v8i4.4706

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.8(4); October 2009 pp91-101

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Author Biography

D Manas, Reader, Department of Periodontics, Kanti Devi Dental College and Hospital, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

Dr Manas Das Reader, Department of Periodontics, Kanti Devi Dental College and Hospital, Delhi Agra National Highway # 2, Mathura, Pin -281006 Uttar Pradesh.India.

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Manas, D., Srinivas, S., & Jithendra, K. (2010). Role of antibiotics in periodontal therapy. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 8(4), 91–101. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v8i4.4706

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 4 (2009)

Section

Review Article

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