Role Of Local Drug Delivery Agents In The Treatment Of Periodontal Diseases

Aravindhan T Ranganathan; Bagavad Gita; J. Bhuvaneshwarri

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Role Of Local Drug Delivery Agents In The Treatment Of Periodontal Diseases

Volume 8, (october Spl Edition)

Aravindhan T Ranganathan¹, Bagavad Gita², J. Bhuvaneshwarri²

¹Department of Periodontics, Tagore Dental College, Rathinamangalam, Chennai. ² Department of Periodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai-600100

DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bpj/674

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ABSTRACT:

Removal of the plaque biofilm mechanically forms the mainstay in the management of periodontal diseases. Mechanical debridement has its inherent limitations and frequent use of antibiotics is essential for complete resolution of the lesion. Antibiotics, when used directly into the site have more advantages than when administered systemically. This review highlight the rationale and beneficial effects of locally delivered agents.

KEYWORDS:

Periodontitis; Root planing; antibiotics