Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Periodontopathogens

Abstract

Antimicrobial therapy is commonly used as an adjuvant in periodontitis involving tissue invasive pathogens, to prevent earlier repopulation of the above after periodontal therapy. In developing countries like India where empirical antimicrobial therapy is common, the antimicrobial resistance is a life threatening problem. In order to avoid this situation, we have to go for antimicrobial susceptibility testing before periodontal therapy. Here in this review we are going to discuss about antimicrobial susceptibility of various periodontal pathogen. Key words: Antimicrobial therapy, antimicrobial susceptibility, antimicrobial resistance, periodontitis, periodontal pathogen