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- Title
Systemic Antimicrobial Therapy for the Patient with Periodontal Disease.
- Authors
Ouanounou, Aviv
- Abstract
Periodontal disease is a world-wide prevalent chronic infection. Initial treatment of periodontal disease has been associated with the mechanical removal of the plaque and calculus, however, in many cases, pharmacological intervention is necessary. This is specifically applicable for patients with aggressive periodontitis and in those with generalized systemic disorders that may affect host resistance, and also when conventional therapy has failed. A wide range of systemic antibiotics for the treatment of periodontal disease have been studied, with some demonstrating remarkable clinical results while others do not. Commonly used antibiotics for the treatment of periodontitis include metronidazole, tetracyclines, clindamycin, penicillins and ciprofloxacin. In this article, we will discuss these agents, their pharmacology, proper dosing and the potential adverse drug reactions and drug interactions associated with their use.
- Subjects
PERIODONTAL disease treatment; DENTAL plaque; PERIODONTITIS treatment; METRONIDAZOLE; CLINDAMYCIN; CIPROFLOXACIN; DRUG side effects; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Ontario Dentist, 2015, Vol 92, Issue 9, p18
- ISSN
0300-5275
- Publication type
Article