Sustained‐release delivery of antimicrobial drugs for the treatment of periodontal diseases: a narrative review

Abstract

The inflammatory condition known as periodontitis can seriously impair a patient's quality of life and the oral cavity if left untreated. Although there isn't a reliable, standardized treatment for periodontitis, there have been numerous attempts, including tissue regeneration methods, antibiotics, and subgingival instrumentation. Given the limitations of the aforementioned treatment, local drug delivery systems appear to be the way of the future. These systems have the potential to release both tissue regeneration inducers and antibiotics gradually over time.