Open AccessEvaluation of commercially available biodegradable tetracycline fiber therapy in chronic periodontitis
Author(s) -
Surinder Sachdeva,
Vipin Agarwal
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/0972-124x.84381
Subject(s) - medicine , periodontitis , dentistry , tetracycline , chronic periodontitis , microbiology and biotechnology , antibiotics , biology
Chronic periodontitis is an inflammatory disorder caused by dental plaque having mixed microbial flora. The different treatment modalities available to treat this disease are aimed at removal of micro-organisms from both hard and soft tissues. Systemic as well as local anti-microbial agents are helpful adjuncts in reducing microbes especially in inaccessible areas along with mechanical debridement therapy.