[Periodontitis from a systemic point of view: an advanced treatment concept with Padma Circosan]
Forschende Komplementarmedizin (2006)
Short Title:
Forsch Komplementmed[Periodontitis from a systemic point of view
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
Nov 30, 2012
Pages:
31 - 32
Sources ID:
95026
Collection:
Himalayan and Tibetan Medicine
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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BACKGROUND: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation of the periodontium, with the formation of bacterial biofilms in the gingival pockets. The inflammatory cascade is difficult to interrupt and leads to a destruction of the periodontium and bone loss as well as to a systemic inflammatory state. This may promote diseases such as atherosclerosis, diabetes, endothelial dysfunction, and cardiovascular events.CASE REPORT: An integrative treatment approach includes not only the treatment of the periodontitis (in our practice, following the Würzburg concept) but also an anti-inflammatory therapy. The evaluation of data from 10 patients with chronic periodontitis who were additionally treated with the Tibetan Medicine Padma Circosan showed, after 6 months, a significant reduction in the sites with a probing depth of ≥ 4 mm (-64%) and in bleeding on probing (-87%).
CONCLUSION: Due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and circulation-promoting effects, Padma Circosan is well suited for the additive treatment of periodontitis in an integrative therapy concept.