Open AccessRole of antibiotics in periodontal therapy
Author(s) -
David Mato Mañas,
SR Srinivas,
K D Jithendra
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
bangladesh journal of medical science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.255
H-Index - 10
eISSN - 2079-6854
pISSN - 2076-0299
DOI - 10.3329/bjms.v8i4.4706
Subject(s) - medicine , periodontology , antibiotics , periodontitis , regimen , dentistry , medical science , intensive care medicine , traditional medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , medical education , biology
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