Antibiotic treatment of periodontitis aims at eradicating or controlling specific pathogens.
Prime candidates for antibiotic therapy are patients with recently diagnosed active …

The article elaborates on the various periodontal diseases caused by microorganisms that
reside at or below the gingival margin and discusses the different periodontal therapies for …

Background: In a previous study, subantimicrobial dose doxycycline (SDD) significantly
improved clinical parameters associated with periodontal health in patients with adult …

Background: Subantimicrobial dose doxycycline (SDD–20 mg doxycycline twice daily) is
indicated as an adjunctive treatment for periodontitis. Doxycycline downregulates the activity …

The purpose of this review is to provide the clinician with some practical rationale for the
selection and use of antibiotics in the treatment of destructive periodontal diseases. We have …

This study evaluated a combined systemic and topical anti-infective periodontal treatment of
35 adults who had experienced ongoing periodontal breakdown following conventional …

Aim: The current investigation evaluated changes in levels and proportions of 40 bacterial
species in subgingival plaque samples during, immediately after and up to 1 year after …

The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of controlledrelease
tetracycline fiber therapy in adult periodontitis patients. One hundred‐twentytwo (122) adult …

Background: Currently, several local antimicrobial delivery systems are available to
periodontists. The aim of this 6‐month follow‐up parallel study was to evaluate the efficacy …

In order to complement non-surgical therapy in periodontitis, there are multiple options of
antimicrobials, such as metronidazole, chlorhexidine, minocycline, doxycycline and …