Locally delivered 1% metformin gel in the treatment of smokers with chronic periodontitis: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Rao, Nishanth S

Locally delivered 1% metformin gel in the treatment of smokers with chronic periodontitis: a randomized controlled clinical trial. [electronic resource] - Journal of periodontology Aug 2013 - 1165-71 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial

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10.1902/jop.2012.120298 doi


Administration, Topical
Adult
Alveolar Bone Loss--drug therapy
Bone Density Conservation Agents--administration & dosage
Chronic Periodontitis--drug therapy
Combined Modality Therapy
Delayed-Action Preparations
Dental Plaque Index
Dental Scaling--methods
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted--methods
Male
Metformin--administration & dosage
Middle Aged
Periodontal Attachment Loss--drug therapy
Periodontal Index
Periodontal Pocket--drug therapy
Placebos
Radiography, Bitewing--methods
Root Planing--methods
Smoking--physiopathology
Treatment Outcome