| abstract |
The present invention is a method of treating periodontal disease and in particular a method of treating gingivitis and periodontitis by administering an Epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition altering compound. The compound may be a natural compound or a synthetic compound. The compound may be in pill form, liquid form (.e.g. mouthwash), cream form (e.g. a topical cream), ointment form, paste form (e.g. toothpaste), lotion form, gel form (e.g. toothgel), a powder form, or sheet form (e.g. a sheet adapted to be inserted into a periodontal pocket and to dissolve thereafter). |