Periodontal
Therapy
Non Surgical Treatment
Local
Antimicrobial
LOCAL
ANTIMICROBIAL THERAPY
Although
scaling and root planing (SRP) is effective at removing
plaque buildup, it doesn't eliminate all of the bacteria
that cause periodontal disease.
The instruments used to perform SRP cannot always reach the bacteria that reside at the bottom of deep or difficult-to-reach periodontal pockets. For these pockets, dental professionals often add a locally administered antibiotic to the SRP procedure. This dual approach provides patients with two therapies that work simultaneously to kill the harmful bacteria that destroy bone.
Locally administered antibiotics may be indicated as an adjunct to (SRP) procedures for reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis and may be used as part of a periodontal maintenance program, which includes good oral hygiene and regular SRP treatment.
LOCAL ANTIMICROBIAL
