The Use of Amoxicillin (500 Mg) Plus Metronidazole (500 Mg) for 7 Days Adds Adjunctive Benefits for Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy, but Limited Evidence Supports Higher/Longer Dose.

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ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION Optimal dose and duration of amoxicillin-plus-metronidazole as an adjunct to nonsurgical periodontal therapy A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials. McGowan K, McGowan T, Ivanovski S. J Clin Periodontol 2018;4556-67. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis of data.