Aishwarya Dham MDS¹*, Veenadevi Thonthula BDS², Krishnapriya Edayilliam BDS³ and Hridya Jayaprakash MDS⁴

¹Periodontist, Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology, Hazaribagh College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Demotand, Hazaribagh, India
²General Dentist, Edmonton, Alberta T6X1Y9, Canada
³3Former student of KVG Dental College, Kurinjibagh, Sullia, D.K, India
⁴Periodontist, Clove Dental, Sholinganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

*Corresponding Author: Aishwarya Dham, Periodontist, Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontology, Hazaribagh College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Demotand, Hazaribagh, India.

Received: October 19, 2023; Published: November 28, 2023

Abstract

The concept of local medication delivery in periodontics pertains to the precise administration of medicinal substances directly into the periodontal pockets, which are the interdental areas where periodontal disease develops. The aforementioned drug delivery methods, including as gels, chips, microspheres, and membranes, have been specifically developed to address bacterial infection and inflammation localized to the affected area, with the aim of reducing any adverse effects on the entire system. The implementation of antimicrobial agents directly into the periodontal pockets using local drug delivery mechanisms ensures a continuous and controlled release of medication. This approach effectively manages the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria and facilitates the process of tissue healing. This method is frequently employed in conjunction with scaling and root planing, hence augmenting the overall efficacy of periodontal interventions. Dental professionals employ a meticulous approach in the selection and customization of delivery systems, taking into account the unique state of each patient. This practice significantly enhances the effectiveness of periodontal disease management, leading to improved outcomes.

Keywords:Periodontitis; Local Drug Delivery; Pockets

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Citation

Citation: Aishwarya Dham., et al. “Unveiling the Power of Local Drug Delivery in Treating Chronic Periodontitis".Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 7.12 (2023): 47-50.

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