Put to the microbiological test: Antibiotics in periodontitis therapy

Seminar content:
Periodontal diseases are based on a disturbed balance of the subgingival bacterial community. The disproportionate increase in periodontopathogenic bacteria leads to dysbiosis, which is regarded as the primary cause of periodontal disease. Efficient reduction of these marker bacteria must therefore be the most important goal of PA therapy. Purely mechanical instrumentation is not always sufficient for a sustainable reduction of these germs, while concomitant antibiotic therapy reduces the bacterial load even in areas that are difficult to access. In order to re-establish healthy, symbiotic conditions, antibiotics should be used if possible that are specifically directed against the periodontitis bacteria present, while sparing the repressed beneficial bacterial species. In times of increasing resistance problems, the responsible use of antibiotics is also of great importance. Microbiologist Dr. Sylke Dombrowa explains why and how the oral microbiome changes during the course of an illness. In addition to "dos and don'ts" for the conscientious use of antibiotics in PA therapy, she will explain the role played by molecular biological tests to analyze the subgingival bacterial spectrum, provide insights into the latest findings from science and research and give valuable tips for implementing what has been learned in everyday practice.