Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 3 , Pages 220-221, September 2006

Locally delivered antimicrobials adjunctive to scaling and root planing provide additional PD reduction and CAL gain in the treatment of chronic periodontitis

Professor and Chairman, Schluger Endowed Chair, University of Washington, Department of Periodontics, Box 357444, Seattle, WA 98195-7444

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Impact of local adjuncts to scaling and root planing in periodontal disease therapy: a systematic review.

Bonito AJ, Lux L, et al. J Periodontol 2005;76(8):1227-36.

Level of Evidence

1a

Purpose/Question

The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the additional effect of locally delivered antimicrobials as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in the treatment of chronic periodontitis in adults.

Source of Funding

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD

Type of Study/Design

Systematic review

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PII: S1532-3382(06)00067-4

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2006.06.006

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 3 , Pages 220-221, September 2006

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