Jane E Eastham
Research Assistant, School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Framlington Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 4BW, UK
Local drug delivery in the management of periodontal diseases part 2: specific agents
Jane E EasthamChlorhexidine gluconate is active against a broad spectrum of microbes. The CHX molecule, owing to its positive charge, reacts with the microbial cell surface, destroys the integrity of the cell...
Local drug delivery in the management of periodontal diseases part 1: general principles
Jane E EasthamA local drug delivery device consists of a drug reservoir and a limiting element that has a control over the amount of active ingredient released. This can be divided into two classes:.