Intrapocket chemotherapy in adult periodontitis using a new controlled-release insert containing ofloxacin (PT-01)

J Periodontol. 1992 Jan;63(1):2-6. doi: 10.1902/jop.1992.63.1.2.

Abstract

PT-01 is a newly developed water-soluble controlled-release insert containing ofloxacin (OFLX) as an antibacterial agent. The effect of PT-01 was evaluated by split-mouth application after oral hygiene instruction. No mechanical debridement was carried out during the experiment. PT-01 was applied once a week for 4 weeks in the periodontal pockets of 46 patients with adult periodontitis. The control insert without any antibacterial agent was applied in a selected pocket in a different quadrant for each patient. Clinical findings plaque index, PI; gingival index, GI; bleeding on probing, BOP; pus discharge, pus; and probing depth, PD at both PT-01 and control sites were measured at every visit for 4 weeks. Clinical findings were improved at both PT-01 and control sites, but the improvements were much more significant at PT-01 sites, in particular BOP and PD, than at control sites. PI was also significantly reduced at PT-01 sites. These results suggest that weekly application of PT-01 in the periodontal pocket has a significant effect on the resolution of periodontal inflammation and has an inhibitory effect on supragingival plaque deposition.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Controlled Clinical Trial
  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Dental Plaque Index
  • Drug Implants
  • Female
  • Gingival Hemorrhage / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ofloxacin / administration & dosage
  • Ofloxacin / therapeutic use*
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Periodontal Index
  • Periodontal Pocket / drug therapy
  • Periodontal Pocket / pathology
  • Periodontitis / drug therapy*
  • Periodontitis / pathology
  • Suppuration

Substances

  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Drug Implants
  • Ofloxacin