Periodontal therapy using local delivery of antimicrobial agents. Dental clinics of North America. [Dent Clin North Am] Journal article

Antimicrobial agents, systemic and/or local, are thought by some to be effective agents for treating periodontal infections. Here the authors determine the costs and benefits of local delivery agents for treating periodontal disease. Applying this cost-benefit analysis to patient care, however, will depend upon a clinician's expertise and a patient's value system.

Dental clinics of North America. [Dent Clin North Am]

Administration, Topical
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Cellulose
Chlorhexidine
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Doxycycline
Drug Approval
Drug Costs
Drug Delivery Systems
Gels
Glycerides
Humans
Metronidazole
Microspheres
Minocycline
Periodontal Diseases
Randomized Controlled Trials
Research Design
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Risk Assessment
Sesame Oil
Tetracycline
Treatment Outcome