Current Status of Local Drug Delivery Systems in the Treatment of Periodontal Diseases

Abstract

Periodontal disease includes many pathological conditions affecting the periodontium, but gingivitis and periodontitis are the more common types. Gingivitis is a progressive condition, although it is reversible, when left untreated it can lead to periodontitis. Microbial species have a major role in the aetiology of periodontitis. Method: Information was derived from research papers using PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar using the keywords local drug delivery system, treatment, and periodontal disease. The search included articles up to 2018 with majorly in vivo studies in patients with periodontitis. The usage of local drug delivery systems with controlled or sustained release mechanisms may provide slightly better therapeutic effect in comparison with patients who undergo scaling and root planning only. Conclusion: The present review of the literature of the currently available local drug delivery systems in the treatment of periodontal diseases.