Abstract
This chapter discusses the role of antibiotics in the management of periodontal disease in the light of available evidence and contemporary professional guidelines. The indications, contraindications, dosage, and commercial preparations of antibiotics commonly used in the management of periodontal disease are explained with a focus on necrotising ulcerative periodontal diseases. The readers are signposted to useful online resources on antibiotic use in periodontal disease along with resources which may be used for patient education.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Clinical Dental Pharmacology |
| Editors | Kamran Ali |
| Publisher | Wiley-Hindawi |
| Pages | 45-51 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781119984962 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781119984931 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 26 Apr 2024 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry
- General Medicine
Keywords
- antibiotics
- gingivitis
- necrotising
- periodontal disease
- periodontitis