Antibiotics/antimicrobials: systemic and local administration in the therapy of mild to moderately advanced periodontitis

In conclusion, the slight additional benefits of adjunctive antimicrobials, which were shown for moderate forms of periodontitis, have to be balanced against their side effects and therefore their prescription should be limited as much as possible.
Source: Periodontology 2000 - Category: Dentistry Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research