Local site-specific antimicrobial pocket therapy may be useful as an adjunct to periodontal scaling and root planing for which of the following reasons?

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Local site-specific antimicrobial pocket therapy involves placing a high dose of antibiotics directly at the site of infection, which can lead to better control of bacteria and improved healing. The antibiotic effect does not last as long as 3 months, and there is a risk of resistance developing with repeated use of antibiotics. While some antibiotics may be bactericidal, this is not the main reason for using local site-specific therapy. Allergic responses are possible with any type of antibiotic use, but this is not unique to local site-specific therapy.

Local Site-Specific Antimicrobial Pocket Therapy May Be Useful as an Adjunct