The Specific Plaque Hypothesis and the Antimicrobial Treatment of Periodontal Disease

Overview

Journal Dent Update

Specialty Dentistry

Date 1992 Mar 1

PMID 1291362

Citations 14

Authors

W J Loesche

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Abstract

According to the specific plaque hypothesis a measurable amount of periodontal disease is due to the overgrowth of specific bacterial types. The author advocates the theory and discusses treatment. This includes techniques for diagnosing the predominant bacterial types, antibiotic therapy and the relevance of regular debridement.

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