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metronidazole and Calculus, Dental

metronidazole has been researched along with Calculus, Dental in 2 studies

Metronidazole: A nitroimidazole used to treat AMEBIASIS; VAGINITIS; TRICHOMONAS INFECTIONS; GIARDIASIS; ANAEROBIC BACTERIA; and TREPONEMAL INFECTIONS.
metronidazole : A member of the class of imidazoles substituted at C-1, -2 and -5 with 2-hydroxyethyl, nitro and methyl groups respectively. It has activity against anaerobic bacteria and protozoa, and has a radiosensitising effect on hypoxic tumour cells. It may be given by mouth in tablets, or as the benzoate in an oral suspension. The hydrochloride salt can be used in intravenous infusions. Metronidazole is a prodrug and is selective for anaerobic bacteria due to their ability to intracellularly reduce the nitro group of metronidazole to give nitroso-containing intermediates. These can covalently bind to DNA, disrupting its helical structure, inducing DNA strand breaks and inhibiting bacterial nucleic acid synthesis, ultimately resulting in bacterial cell death.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
von Troil-Lindén, B1
Alaluusua, S1
Wolf, J1
Jousimies-Somer, H1
Torppa, J1
Asikainen, S1
Borysewicz, M1
Kobylańska, M1
Magas, A1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for metronidazole and Calculus, Dental

ArticleYear
Periodontitis patient and the spouse: periodontal bacteria before and after treatment.
    Journal of clinical periodontology, 1997, Volume: 24, Issue:12

    Topics: Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bacteria; Campylobacter; Dental Calcul

1997
[Calculus inhibition in Wistar rats].
    Czasopismo stomatologiczne, 1976, Volume: 29, Issue:11

    Topics: Animals; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Chlorhexidine; Dental Calculus; Diet, Cariogenic; Female; Furazolido

1976