Health Condition 1: K053- Chronic periodontitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Health vit lycopene with scaling and root planing: Lycopene are the carotenoid compounds which are responsible for the yellow, red and
orange pigments and are synthesized in plants. The
Sponsors
Justina David Joy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: -The subjects should be systemically healthy. -Age group : 25 to 64 years -Probing depth >= 4mm -Minimum of 14 teeth should be present. -Gender : males and females -Current smokers will be selected (CDC guidelines) -Subjects who give an informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -Allergic to lycopene or to any of its food sources, especially tomatoes. -Pregnant and lactating women. -Patients undergone periodontal therapy in past 6 months. -Patients under antibiotic/anti-inflammatory drugs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess salivary total antioxidant capacity induced by lycopene on periodontal parameters (Plaque index ,Gingival index ,Probing pocket depth ,Clinical attachment level).Timepoint: baseline, 15th day, 30th day | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the salivary total antioxidant capacity in smokers with periodontits undergoing scaling and root planing alone and undergoing scaling and root planing with systemic administration of lycopene.Timepoint: baseline, 15th day, 30th day | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactVinita Boloor
Yenepoya Dental College
Outcome results
None listed