CONTROLLED RELEASE DEVICES AS ADJUVANTS IN NONSURGICAL PERIODONTAL THERAPY: A REVIEW

Abstract

Periodontitis is a multifactorial disease that affects the teeth's supporting tissues. Mechanical debridement and administration of antibacterial medicines have been used to treat periodontal infections. The local drug delivery (LDD) system is a potentially beneficial technique for periodontal disease management. It is not appropriate for usage as a monotherapy since it performs better clinically when used in conjunction with scaling and root planning.