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Clinical and microbiological benefits of systemic metronidazole and amoxicillin in the treatment of smokers with chronic periodontitis: a randomized placebo‐controlled study

Flávia Matarazzo, Luciene Cristina Figueiredo, Sérgio Eduardo Braga da Cruz, Marcelo Faveri, Magda Feres

Journal Of Clinical Periodontology · 2008 · 154 citations · 64 references

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Significant advantages are observed when systemic antibiotics are combined with SRP in the treatment of smokers with chronic periodontitis. The greatest benefits in clinical and microbiological parameters are achieved with the use of SRP+MTZ+AMX.

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