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Antimicrobial therapy in periodontics

J Slots1, A J van Winkelhoff

  • 1Department of Periodontology, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, USA.

Journal of the California Dental Association
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Cause-related therapy in periodontics targets microbial pathogens. Different treatment approaches, including antibiotics and drug therapies, are promising for severe periodontitis management.

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Area of Science:

  • Periodontology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Periodontitis involves complex microbial communities, including indigenous, exogenous, and superinfecting organisms.
  • Effective treatment requires understanding the origin of these microorganisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline cause-related therapeutic strategies for periodontitis based on microbial etiology.
  • To highlight the potential of various drug therapies in managing severe periodontitis.

Main Methods:

  • Categorization of periodontal infections based on microbial source (indigenous, exogenous, superinfecting).
  • Description of general treatment principles for each infection type.
  • Review of antimicrobial therapy approaches.

Main Results:

  • Indigenous infections benefit from bacterial load reduction.
  • Exogenous infections may require adjunctive antibiotic therapy.
  • Superinfections necessitate combined conventional therapy and host/environmental factor improvement.

Conclusions:

  • Tailored therapeutic strategies based on microbial etiology are crucial for periodontitis treatment.
  • Selected single, combination, and serial drug therapies show significant promise for severe periodontitis.

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