Periodontics · single question
Which antibiotic combination is used as an adjunct for aggressive (Grade C) periodontitis?
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Correct answer: B. Metronidazole + amoxicillin
Metronidazole plus amoxicillin (the so-called 'Winkelhoff cocktail') is the well-established systemic antibiotic combination used as an adjunct to scaling/root planing for aggressive (Grade C) periodontitis, particularly effective against Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans.