Application of Barophoresis in Chronic Generalized Periodontitis: A Mathematical Substantiation
August 2022
in “
Sovremennye tehnologii v medicine
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Studysummary This study suggests that barophoresis may be feasible for delivering drugs to the gums in treating chronic generalized periodontitis, with an optimal gum-nozzle distance of 10-15 mm for safe application.
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The study evaluated the use of barophoresis for the delivery of liquid-air drug substances to the gums in the treatment of chronic generalized periodontitis. A mathematical model was developed to understand the interaction of the drug mixture with periodontal tissues. The results showed that the optimal distance from the nozzle to the gum surface is 10-15 mm, which allows the drug to penetrate to a depth of 0.45 mm. The study concluded that the application of barophoresis is feasible and safe for the treatment of chronic generalized periodontitis.
