Abstract
Recently, statin treatment applied locally into tissues during both surgical and nonsurgical procedures exhibiting a positive effect on various parameters of periodontal tissue health. When looking at this novel, not yet commonly utilized approach to the local application of statins as an adjunct to periodontal treatment, early studies have shown significant improvement in clinical parameters, such as probing depth and clinical attachment levels. This method of local statin delivery into the tissue shows promise, and should be explored by further research.
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(2024)
"Cholesterol drugs may improve periodontal disease,"
NODA News: Vol. 62:
No.
6, Article 3.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/noda-news/vol62/iss6/3
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