Analysis of usefulness of local drug delivery with tetracycline fibres: A clinical study
Journal Title: IDA Ludhiana's Journal - Le Dentistry - Year 2018, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Periodontal diseases are considered as infections of periodontium with a bacterial etiology, an immune response and subsequent tissue destruction. Putative pathogens associated with periodontal disease are susceptible to a variety of antiseptics and antibiotics. The present study was conducted to assess the tetracycline fibers in the management of periodontal infection. Materials & Methods: The study was conducted in the department of Periodontics on 30 patients which were divided into 2 groups. Group I (control group)- in which only scaling and root planing (SRP) was done. Group II (experimental group)- in which along with SRP, tetracycline fibers were used. Parameters such as probing depth and bleeding on probing (BOP) were recorded. Results: In group I, the number of sites with no BOP was 18 at day 30 and with BOP was 12. At day 60, sites with no BOP increased to 20 and sites with BOP decreased to 10. Similarly in group II, the number of sites with no BOP was 22 at day 0 and with BOP was 8. At day 60, sites with no BOP increased to 26 and sites with BOP decreased to 4. There was significantly reduced in bleeding sites in group II as compared to group I (P<0.05). In group I, mean pocket depth at day 0 was 4.62 and at day 60 it reduced to 4.2. In group II, mean pocket depth at day 0 was 4.28 and at day 60 it reduced to 3.78. The difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion: Scaling and root planning is important step in prevention of periodontal break down. Local drug delivery is the effective method of controlling periodontitis. Tetracycline found to be beneficial in cases of periodontitis.
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Vikas Mishra
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- DOI 10.21276/ledent.2018.02.02.01
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