Open AccessThe evaluation of doxycycline controlled release gel versus doxycycline controlled release implant in the management of periodontitis
Author(s) -
Vandana Srikrishna Chadha,
Khandige Mahalinga Bhat
Publication year - 2012
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.99262
Subject(s) - doxycycline , medicine , implant , dentistry , saliva , scaling and root planing , bleeding on probing , gingival and periodontal pocket , significant difference , dental implant , periodontitis , chronic periodontitis , antibiotics , surgery , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Investigators have sought different methods to deliver antimicrobials to periodontal pockets. This study was designed to assess the efficacy of locally made doxycycline gel versus locally made doxycycline implant as biodegradable controlled local delivery systems, by evaluating the pharmacological drug release and improvement in gingival status, gain in attachment, and reduction in pocket depth.