Evaluation of Market Potential for In-Situ Gel Containing Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Agent in Periodontal Disease
Journal Title: The International Journal of Therapeutics - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: The aim of the study is to determine the market potential for in-situ gel containing antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent. Methodology: The data obtained from market research carried out by self-administered questionnaire method and personal interview with dentists and pharmacists in Mysore area. Results: The study revealed that there is an enormous potential for oral local application containing antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agents in periodontal disease. The results of data analysis study are; it was found that 80% of dentists treat periodontal disease patients with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drug; and 48% of dentists treats periodontal disease patients with doxycycline and metronidazole; 40% of dentists consider aceclofenac is better for periodontal disease; majority of dentists (60%) preferred local application containing antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents as a route of administration of in periodontal disease; majority of dentists (80%) prescribe metronidazole oral local application for periodontal disease; and 60% of dentists preferred the local application containing newer classes of broad spectrum antibiotics consider better in periodontal disease. Conclusion: Overall, the findings from dentists and pharmacists were similar for antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents with commonly prescribed drugs are aceclofenac, doxycycline and metronidazole for periodontal disease. The local application containing newer classes of broad spectrum antibiotics consider better in periodontal disease This study concluded to have promising potential research to develop in-situ gel containing anti-microbial & anti-inflammatory agents with various combinations.
Authors and Affiliations
Inayathulla M, Dr. Mohammed Gulzar Ahmed, Dr. Prakash Goudanavar
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