Host Modulation Therapeutics in Periodontitis - Softcover

Devishree, G.; Gujjari, Sheela Kumar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659331864 ISBN 13: 9783659331862

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

Periodontitis is an infection-driven chronic inflammatory disease that affects the integrity of tooth-supporting tissues. Over the last two decades it has become more evident that although oral microorganisms are essential agents of periodontal pathogenesis, interpatient variability in the host response is a major determinant of the expression of periodontal disease extent and severity. The shift in paradigms to a concentration on the host response has led to the development of host-modulatory therapies to improve therapeutic outcomes, slow the progression of disease, allow for more predictable management of patients, and possibly even work as preventive agents against the development of periodontitis. Thus, Host modulatory agents, when used adjunctively, may enhance clinical therapeutic responses and make these responses more predictable in the susceptible host.

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About the Author

Dr.Devishree has a Masters degree in the field of Periodontology. Presently she is working as Lecturer in J.S.S. Dental college and Hospital, JSS University, Mysore. This book is a monography of her library thesis done during her post graduation, which was completed under the able guidance of Dr Sheela Kumar Gujjari.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659331864
• ISBN 13: 9783659331862
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104