Health Condition 1: K053- Chronic periodontitis
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with generalized moderate to severe chronic periodontitis (Greater than 3 mm of Clinical Attachment Loss), according to 1999 International workshop for the classification of the periodontal diseases organized by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). (60) Patients in age group of 21 - 60 years of either sex, Patients with at least 20 natural teeth, Patient ready to give written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Medically compromised patients, Patients on antibiotic or antimicrobial therapy in the past 6 months, Smokers and smokeless tobacco users, Patients who have received periodontal treatment in the past 6 months, Pregnant women and lactating mothers, Patients allergic to any material used in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical attachment level gain (CAL), Probing pocket depth reduction (PPD)Timepoint: 1 month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Plaque index(PI) by Silness & Loe, Gingival index(GI) by Loe & Silness, bleeding on probing(BOP)Timepoint: At 1 week, 1 month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai