This document provides information on antibiotics used in periodontics. It begins by defining antibiotics and their mechanisms of action. An ideal antibiotic should be selective against microorganisms, bactericidal, not induce resistance, and have minimal adverse effects. Antibiotics are classified based on their chemical structure and include sulfonamides, quinolones, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, macrolides, beta-lactams, nitroimidazoles, and others. Common antibiotics used in periodontics include tetracycline, metronidazole, amoxicillin, clindamycin, and cephalosporins. Locally delivered antibiotics like Atridox and Actisite provide