Vol. 6, Issue 4, Part B (2020)

Local drug delivery drugs and systems

Author(s):

Dr. Uma Sudhakar, K Ruth Gethsie, H Priyanka and SS Fathima Zinneerah

Abstract:
Periodontal disease is a multifactorial disease that affects the supporting tissues resulting in destruction of supporting structure. Non surgical periodontal treatment has been a cornerstone in the management of periodontics. Local drug delivery system is the application of anti microbial or anti infective agent that would target pathogenic micro organisms by delivering it at the base of the pocket yielding a stable and good clinical outcome along with mechanical debridement. So aim of this review article is to focus upon the local drug delivery systems in the management of periodontics.

Pages: 70-73  |  2998 Views  1858 Downloads

How to cite this article:
Dr. Uma Sudhakar, K Ruth Gethsie, H Priyanka and SS Fathima Zinneerah. Local drug delivery drugs and systems. Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci. 2020;6(4):70-73. DOI: 10.22271/oral.2020.v6.i4b.1047