[A clinical and histological study of the efficacy of betadine on gingival inflammation].

12 patients (7 men and 5 women) with advanced periodontitis and probing depths of 4mm or more were selected to assess the effectiveness of an antiseptic: betadine used in situ, as a subgingival irrigation in periodontal pockets. Although widely used in other fields of medicine such as gynecology and dermatology, betadine has not been used in periodontology. However, betadine is an excellent antiseptic with a wide range of action.

[How can we organize the fight against H.I.V.?].

The aim of this article is to highlight the different ways of fighting against H.I.V.

[The evaluation of the efficacy of antibiotic therapy in human periodontal disease].

12 patients suffering from advanced periodontitis with probing depths of 4 mm or more, were selected to assess the efficiency of an oral antibiotic during a period of 15 days in the treatment of periodontal disease. Our double-blind test, shows a decrease of gingival inflammation involving a comparison of clinical and histological parameters. thus highlighting the indisputable therapeutic role of antibiotic therapy.