A Combination of Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)and Locally Delivered

question 19

Multiple Choice

A combination of scaling and root planing (SRP) and locally delivered antimicrobials should be considered if nonsurgical therapy is the treatment of choice.A meta-analysis indicates an overall significant reduction in pocket depth with adjunctive local antimicrobials versus SRP alone.

• A) Both statements are true.
• B) Both statements are false.
• C) The first statement is true; the second is false.
• D) The first statement is false; the second is true.

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