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Which antibiotic combination is used as an adjunct for aggressive (Grade C) periodontitis?

  1. Amoxicillin + chlorhexidine
  2. Metronidazole + amoxicillin
  3. Metronidazole + chlorhexidine
  4. Amoxicillin + clavulanic acid
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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.

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