[Are antibiotics effective in the treatment of periodontitis?].

Abstract

Antibiotics are promoted for the treatment of periodontitis as an adjunct to mechanical debridement. Numerous studies have shown that some topically and systemically administered antibiotics provide an improved short-term clinical effect if used as an adjunct to scaling and rootplaning. However, the few long-term studies (> 5 years) question the clinical relevance.

• Authors: B Collaert, H de Bruyn
• Journal: Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde (Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd) Vol. 109 Issue 11 Pg. 444-8 (Nov 2002) ISSN: 0028-2200 [Print] Netherlands
• Vernacular Title: Zijn antimicrobiële middelen effectief tegen parodontitis?
• PMID: 12494706 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Anti-Bacterial Agents

Topics

• Anti-Bacterial Agents (therapeutic use)
• Dental Scaling
• Humans
• Periodontitis (drug therapy, therapy)
• Root Planing
• Treatment Outcome