Health Condition 1: K053- Chronic periodontitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Beetroot chewables: Individuals diagnosed with stage I ,II Grade A and B periodontitis and borderline hypertension will be given 2 beetroot chewables of 500mg each for 15 days.
Control
Sponsors
Dr Gautami S Penmetsa
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with diagnosed stage I, stage II, and grade A and grade B periodontitis (according to American Academy of Periodontology 2017 classification) 2.Individuals with diagnosed stage I pre-hypertension having systolic blood pressure 130-139mmHg or diastolic blood pressure 80-89mmHg (according to American Heart Association 2017 classification)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Individuals with a history of beet root-related allergies 2.Individuals with other systemic conditions affecting periodontal health 3.Pregnant or lactating individuals 4.Use of any medication and/or dietary supplements that may affect the saliva composition
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Salivary pH measurements, salivary nitrate levels, and salivary ammonia measurements, clinical periodontal parametersTimepoint: Baseline,2 weeks and 4 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood pressureTimepoint: Baseline,2 weeks and 4 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Gautami S Penmetsa
Vishnu Dental College
Outcome results
None listed