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Systemic and Local Drug Delivery for Treating Diseases of the Central Nervous System in Rodent Models
Published on: August 16, 2010
Local delivery of chlorhexidine
1Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, State University of New York at Buffalo, USA.
Abstract:
Clinicians are always looking for new ways to enhance patient care and expand their practices. When evaluating the value of new products on the market, it is important for clinicians to look at what is available, carefully evaluate what is necessary for their patient, and then determine what is best for the practice, the clinician, and the patient. This article discusses the use of chlorhexidine for gaining new attachment and reducing pocket depth. More specifically, the article describes the usefulness, efficacy, and safety of the PerioChip, a chlorhexidine chip that is placed in the periodontal pocket.
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