title: Rationale for using microbiological diagnosis as an adjunct to periodontal treatment.
authors.affiliation: Microbiological Testing Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Listgarten
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001419:Bacteria / Q000145:classification*; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents