Open AccessEvaluation of moxifloxacin-hydroxyapatite composite graft in the regeneration of intrabony defects: A clinical, radiographic, and microbiological study
Author(s) -
YV Nagarjuna Reddy,
P C Deepika,
M. P. Venkatesh,
K. Rajeshwari
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.188564
Subject(s) - moxifloxacin , medicine , dentistry , dental alveolus , radiography , statistical significance , chronic periodontitis , connective tissue , placebo , periodontitis , surgery , antibiotics , pathology , alternative medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
The formation of new connective periodontal attachment is contingent upon the elimination or marked reduction of pathogens at the treated periodontal site. An anti-microbial agent, i.e. moxifloxacin has been incorporated into the bone graft to control infection and facilitate healing during and after periodontal therapy.