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Rationale for the Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Periodontal Disease

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 March 2009

Walter J. Loesche
Walter J. Loesche
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University of Michigan Schools of Dentistry and Medicine
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Abstract

The traditional approach to treating dental decay and periodontal disease has often focused on caries, neglecting periodontal infection. The past 15 years have seen significant advances in the treatment of periodontal disease with antimicrobial therapy, both with and without moretraditional debridement or surgery. This article presents an overview of the use of antimicrobials, including an examination of treatment philosophies and the diagnosis of periodontal infection.

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Special Section: Assessing the Technology of Dentistry, Part I
Information
International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 6 , Issue 3 , April 1990 , pp. 403 - 417
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1990

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