Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science
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Application of local drug delivery in treatment of chronic periodontitis: A systematic review

Arni Irawaty (Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia)
Inggrid (Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia)
Wilson Pangiawan (Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Dec 2022

Abstract

Objective: To determine which LDD type reduces the depth of pocket Method: A systematic search was performed to find articles published between May 2013 and May 2018, with the keywords ‘Periodontitis’ and ‘Local Drug Delivery’. The initial search obtained 62 articles, after reviewing and selecting the entire article, only 3 articles met the inclusion criteria. Results: The initial search obtained 62 articles, after reviewing and selecting the entire article, only 3 articles met the inclusion criteria using simvastatin gel, satranidazole gel and greentea. Conclusion: The use of local delivery drug with green tea is most effective in reducing pocket depth.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jdmfs

Publisher

Subject

Dentistry

Description

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science (J Dentomaxillofac Sci) is an international, peer-reviewed, and open access journal published in English language. Our journal aims to keep dentists informed of developments and advances in general dentistry and its different specialties in an easy-to-read ...