Are antibiotics effective in the treatment of periodontitis? Zijn antimicrobiële middelen effectief tegen parodontitis?

B. Collaert, H. de Bruyn

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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.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)444-448
JournalNederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde
Volume109
Issue number11
Publication statusPublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

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