Objectives Chlorhexidine (CHX) is a commonly used antiseptic mouthwash, used by dental
practitioners and the public, due to its antimicrobial effects. The aim of this article was to …

Abstract Treatment of periodontitis aims at preventing further disease progression with the
intentions to reduce the risk of tooth loss, minimize symptoms and perception of the disease …

This review gives an update of the current scientific evidence on the efficacy of the
adjunctive use of systemic and local antibiotics/antimicrobials in the treatment of …

Background Periodontitis is a bacterially‐induced, chronic inflammatory disease that
destroys the connective tissues and bone that support teeth. Active periodontal treatment …

Periodontitis, a biofilm-associated inflammatory disease of the periodontium, is a major
cause of tooth loss in the world. This disease appears to have multiple etiologies, the most …

Aim The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of lozenges containing L. reuteri
as an adjuvant treatment to initial periodontal therapy for chronic periodontitis patients and …

Host modulation therapy refers to a treatment concept in which drug therapies are used as
an adjunct to conventional periodontal treatment to ameliorate destructive aspects of the …

Antibiotics are important adjuncts in the treatment of infectious diseases, including
periodontitis. The most severe criticisms to the indiscriminate use of these drugs are their …

Plaque‐induced periodontal diseases occur in response to the accumulation of dental
plaque. Disease manifestation and progression is determined by the nature of the immune …

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of adjunctive antimicrobial
photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in chronic periodontitis. Material and Methods: Twenty …