title: Chemotherapeutic agents and periodontal therapy. Their impact on clinical practice.
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.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002594:Cetylpyridinium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000188:drug therapy; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000188:drug therapy; D005480:Flurbiprofen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007478:Iontophoresis; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012969:Sodium Fluoride / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013754:Tetracyclines / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D013754:Tetracyclines; D005480:Flurbiprofen; D012969:Sodium Fluoride; D002594:Cetylpyridinium; D002710:Chlorhexidine