Evaluate the clinical effects in local application of hyaluronic acid (HA) adjunctive to scaling and root planing

Clinical study of hyaluronic acid in the treatment of chronic periodontitis

Article specifications

This clinical study was published in 2004 in Journal of Hua Xi Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi. (IF 2004: 0.04) by Chinese specialists. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the clinical effects in local application of hyaluronic acid (HA) adjunctive to scaling and root planing (SRP). In this cross over design study 20 patients with chronic periodontitis were included.

 

Result

No post-inflammatory tissue regeneration could be achieved by the adjunctive use of HA gel to SRP in the patients with chronic periodontitis. Due to SFFR a control of local inflammation can be achieved quickly.