The development and characterization of nanocomposite films for the controlled release and localized delivery of tetracycline and alendronate for periodontal application

It has been proposed that localized and controlled delivery of alendronate and tetracycline to periodontal pocket fluids via guided tissue regeneration (GTR) membranes may be a valuable adjunctive treatment for advanced periodontitis. The objectives of this work were to develop a co-loaded, controll...

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Main Author: Chakraborti, Michelle
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/34958