To be effective against periodontal pathogens, a local delivery of antibiotic must do which of the following?

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To be effective against periodontal pathogens, a local delivery of antibiotic must access all areas of the pocket.
A locally-administered antibiotic should be of the right concentration for significantly impacting the population of periodontal pathogens in the pocket. Because it is local, it does not need to affect the body systemically and is typically administered without the need for an accompanying systemic dose of antibiotic.

To Be Effective Against Periodontal Pathogens, a Local Delivery of Antibiotic