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Sangeeta Muglikar
India
Research Article
A Comparative Evaluation of Systemic Azithromycin and Ornidazole - Ofloxacin Combination as an Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing In the Treatment of Chronic Generalised Periodontitis
Author(s): Apurva Boid*,Sangeeta Muglikar,Rashmi Hegde
Apurva Boid*,Sangeeta Muglikar,Rashmi Hegde
Background: It is a well-established fact that various periodontal diseases are caused by bacteria, some of which are tissue invasive. It has been suggested that an antibiotic strength 500 times greater than the usual therapeutic dose may be needed to be effective against bacteria arranged in biofilm. However, so far, the literature shows that the ideal treatment is mechanical removal of local factors followed by systemic anti-infective therapy.
Aims and Objective: To evaluate and compare the clinical effects of systemic Azithromycin (AZM) and Ornidazole-Ofloxacin combination as an adjunct to Scaling and Root Planning in the treatment of patients with chronic periodontitis.
Materials and Method: This was a comparative randomized clinical Study in w.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-1122.1000309