Abstract

MODERN APPROACHES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PERIODONTITIS: A REVIEW

Kumbhar Amol B.*, Dr. Chaudhari P. D., Dr. Shaikh Karimunnisas and Dongaonkar Chaitali C.

ABSTRACT

When gingivitis is not treated, it can advance to “periodontitis” (which means “inflammation around the tooth”). In periodontitis, gums pull away from the teeth and form spaces (called “pockets”).Goodson et al in 1979 first proposed the concept of controlled delivery in the treatment of periodontitis.Herbal medicines have fewer side effects and are safer to use than conventional medications. It is well documented that medicinal plants confer considerable antibacterial activity against various microorganisms including bacteria‟s responsible for dental caries. Phytochemicals for the prevention, treatment and maintenance of periodontal diseases are identified. They may be tannins, terpenoids, flavanoids, alkaloids, etc. Antimicrobial activities of these have been found to be particularly useful for periodontal diseases. The transition from micro particles to nanoparticles yields dramatic changes in physical properties. Nanoscale materials have a large surface area for a given volume. Since many important chemical and physical interactions are governed by surfaces and surface properties, a nanostructured material can have substantially different properties from a larger-dimensional material of the same composition. Therapeuticmodality for achieving better clinical outcomes when used as an adjunct to conventional non-surgical periodontal therapy. Intensive research efforts are now focused on the development of new strategies formore effective treatment.

Keywords: Gingivitis, Periodontitis, Naocomposites, Manufacturing Techniques of Nano composites.