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Conditions
Interventions
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Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis. 2) Patients willing to take part in the study. 3) Patients in the age group 18 to 45 years. 4) Patients with at least 20 natural teeth. 5) Patients with periodontal pocket depth of >4mm to 8mm with radiological evidence of bone loss. 6) No history of allergy. 7) Patients willing to take part in the study, and willing to turn up after 21 days and signed on the informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Pregnant and lactating women. 2) Patients allergic to curcumin and chlorhexidine. 3) Patients used tobacco or tobacco related products. 4) Patients under antibiotic therapy within 3 months of time period from the study. 5) Patients with h/o systemic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney diseases etc. that can affect the periodontal status. 6) Patients who have undergone periodontal surgery. 7) Patients using mouthwash regularly.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| reduction in anaerobic microorganismsTimepoint: BASELINE, 21DAYS | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| REDUCTION IN GINGIVAL INDEX, PLAQUE INDEX, SULCULAR BLEEDING INDEX AND PROBING POCKET DEPTHTimepoint: BASELINE, 21DAYS | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
RAJARAJESWARI DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL