The role of antibiotics in the treatment of periodontitis (Part 2--Controlled drug delivery)

Since last reviewing the field, controlled release products have made the jump from research to clinical practice. The potential to extend the efficacy of periodontal therapy with such products is exciting, but also needs careful evaluation. This review will look at recent developments and also will...

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Published inThe European journal of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry Vol. 3; no. 3; p. 111
Main Authors Needleman, I G, Pandya, N V, Smith, S R, Foyle, D M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.03.1995
Subjects
Anti-Bacterial Agents - administration & dosage
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Delayed-Action Preparations
Drug Delivery Systems
Gels
Humans
Metronidazole - therapeutic use
Minocycline - therapeutic use
Patient Care Planning
Patient Selection
Periodontal Pocket - drug therapy
Periodontitis - drug therapy
Polyvinyls - therapeutic use
Root Planing
Tetracycline - therapeutic use
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Summary:Since last reviewing the field, controlled release products have made the jump from research to clinical practice. The potential to extend the efficacy of periodontal therapy with such products is exciting, but also needs careful evaluation. This review will look at recent developments and also will examine the eventual place for these products in periodontics.
ISSN:0965-7452