Agents used in host modulatory therapy - Non steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) inhibit PGE2 formation, which upregulates bone resorption. - Bisphosphonate - Sub antimicrobial doxycycline has cytokine and osteoclasts inhibitory action. - Enamel Matrix Protein helps improve wound healing and stimulate regeneration of lost bone. - Growth Factors like Bone Morphogenic Proteins.

References - Carranzas Clinical Periodontology by Michael G. Newman, Henry Takei, Perry R. Klokkevold, Fermin A. Carranza. - Wheeless Textbook of Orthopaedics - Osteoclasts. - Subantimicrobial Dose Doxycycline — Host Modulation in the Treatment of Periodontitis (PDF) from Oralscience.ca. - The effect of enamel matrix derivative (Emdogain) on bone formation: A systematic review from Tissue Engineering Part B: Reviews. - Capnocytophaga sp.

Other specialties related to host modulatory therapy - Endodontology - Orthodontology - Prosthodontology

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Category - Periodontology