Chemotherapeutic Agents and Periodontal Therapy: Their Impact on Clinical Practice
- 1 February 1986
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in The Journal of Periodontology
- Vol. 57 (2), 108-111
- https://doi.org/10.1902/jop.1986.57.2.108
Abstract
This paper reviews developments in chemotherapeutic agents relative to their impact on clinical practice. These agents are discussed in terms of their effect on plaque, gingivitis, periodontitis, hypersensitive dentin and re-attachment procedures. The paper also provides a perspective on delivery systems.Keywords
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