Role of Systemic Antibiotics in the Management of Periodontal Diseases

Aravindhan T Ranganathan¹, Bagavad Gita² And V. Ramya²

¹Department of Periodontics, Tagore Dental College, Rathinamangalam, Chennai, India. ²Department of Periodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai-60010, India.

Abstract: Periodontal diseases are polymicrobial diseases resulting in inflammation of the supporting structures of the teeth. The removal of the plaque biofilm by mechanical therapy not always results in total resolution of the lesion. Frequently adjuvant administration of antibiotics is required for better results. This article overview the factors to be considered while administering systemic antibiotics as an adjunct to mechanical debridement.

Keywords: periodontitis; Systemic antibiotics; Amoxicillin

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