| abstract |
SUMMARY The present invention relates to the use of anti-inflammatory agents to enhance tissue (eg, hard and soft tissue) regeneration and healing. The present invention provides a method for promoting tissue healing, comprising administering an effective amount of an anti-inflammatory agent to a tissue or proximal to the tissue. The present invention provides a method for promoting hard tissue healing, comprising administering an effective amount of an anti-inflammatory agent to hard tissue or soft tissue proximal to hard tissue. The present invention also provides a method for treating periodontal disease, comprising the step of administering an effective amount of an anti-inflammatory agent to a site of periodontal disease. The invention also provides a method for treating a fracture, comprising fixing the fracture with an orthopedic device that includes an anti-inflammatory agent. The present invention also provides a method of enhancing tissue regeneration, comprising administering an effective amount of an anti-inflammatory agent to a tissue or proximal to the tissue. |