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Local delivery of chlorhexidine
1Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, State University of New York at Buffalo, USA.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|January 29, 2000
Summary
Chlorhexidine chips offer a safe and effective method for periodontal treatment, promoting new attachment and reducing pocket depth. This approach enhances patient care and expands clinical practice options.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Dental Therapeutics
Background:
- Clinicians seek innovative methods to improve patient care and practice offerings.
- Evaluating new dental products requires careful consideration of patient needs and practice benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the application of chlorhexidine for achieving new periodontal attachment and decreasing pocket depth.
- To describe the utility, effectiveness, and safety of the PerioChip, a specific chlorhexidine-based product.
Main Methods:
- Review of the use of chlorhexidine in periodontal pockets.
- Focus on the PerioChip as a delivery system for chlorhexidine.
Main Results:
- Chlorhexidine chips are useful for periodontal therapy.
- The PerioChip demonstrates efficacy in reducing pocket depth and promoting new attachment.
- The safety profile of the PerioChip is established.
Conclusions:
- The PerioChip is a valuable tool for clinicians.
- It offers a safe and effective option for enhancing periodontal treatment outcomes.
- This contributes to improved patient care and practice expansion.