Systemic antibiotics as an adjunct to subgingival debridement: A network meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Kherul Anuwar, Ainol Haniza, Saub, Roslan, Safii, Syarida Hasnur, Ab Murat, Norintan, Taib, Mohd Syukri Mohd, Mamikutty, Rokiah, Ng, Chiu Wan
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI 2022
• Subjects: Preventive dentistr; RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/40270/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of systemic antibiotics as adjunctive treatment to subgingival debridement in patients with periodontitis. Randomized controlled trials were included that assessed the effectiveness of systemic antibiotics in improving periodontal status, indicated by...