title: Antibiotics in the treatment of periodontal disease: a guide for the general dental practitioner.
abstract: The objective of the present paper is to discuss the appropriate use of systemic and local adjunctive antibiotics/antimicrobials in the management of periodontal diseases using a number of case studies to illustrate an evidence-based approach to treatment.
authors.forename: David G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Gillam
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Turner
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D010520:Aggressive Periodontitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018441:Biofilms / Q000187:drug effects; D055113:Chronic Periodontitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005892:Gingivitis, Necrotizing Ulcerative / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D057970:Inappropriate Prescribing; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000628:therapy; D057747:Periodontal Debridement / Q000379:methods; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D008795:Metronidazole; D000658:Amoxicillin