Local Drug Delivery in Periodontics- A review

Abstract

Periodontal disease is a multifactorial disease that affects the supporting tissues resulting in the destruction of supporting structure. Non-surgical periodontal treatment has been a cornerstone in the management of periodontitis. However the use of adjuncts along with mechanical debridement have shown better results in the clinical outcome in the management of periodontal disease. Local drug delivery system is the application of antimicrobial or anti-infective agent that would target pathogenic microorganisms by delivering it at the base of the pocket yielding a stable and good clinical outcome along with mechanical debridement. This review aims to focus upon the various local drug delivery systems in the management of periodontitis and its future trends