Treatment of Periodontitis in Smokers with Multiple Sessions of Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy or Systemic Antibiotics: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Clinical studies have repeatedly demonstrated that metronidazole (MTZ) plus amoxicillin (AMX) in conventional mechanical therapy is beneficial [1 –8]. Despite the proven benefits, this specific indication remains controversial in different clinical situations, especially in relation to other elements of periodontal therapy [9]. Restraint in the antibiotics use in periodontal therapy has been recommended. Nevertheless, further research is ne eded to assess the true impact of antibiotics use in periodontal therapy on the development of antibiotics resistance [10].

Source: Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy - April 10, 2018 Category: Laser Surgery Authors: Let ícia Helena Theodoro, Naida Zanini Assem, Mariéllen Longo, Márcio Luiz Ferro Alves, Cristiane Duque, Rafael Nobrega Stipp, Natália Leal Vizoto, Valdir Gouveia Garcia Source Type: research