Tetracycline is more preferred in periodontics because______________?
Correct answer: C. All of the above
- A. It is broad spectrum antibiotic
- B. It has anticollagenolytic effect
- C. All of the above
- D. None of the aboveCompare Prescription Prices
Explanation
Tetracyclines are useful in periodontics because they cover relevant periodontal bacteria and inhibit collagenase, reducing connective-tissue breakdown. Thus both the broad-spectrum and anticollagenolytic properties support option c.
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