Health Condition 1: K053- Chronic periodontitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Tetracycline fibres
: collagen impregnated with tetracycline HCL
Intervention2: Tetracycline fibres: collagen fibers impregnated with tetracycline hydrochloride were used as local deli
Sponsors
Individual Dr Himanshu Ghanshyam
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who were non-smokers and patients with no diagnosis of diabetes or other systemic diseases. Patients having probing depth greater than or equal to 5 mm with evident Clinical attachment loss greater than or equal to 2mm, requiring non-surgical treatment Patients in whom no post-treatment tooth loss was expected, indicating the case has a good prognosis going into maintenance.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients allergic to tetracyclines. Patient with habits like of Smoking or Tobacco chewing or Alcohol consumption. Patients with uncontrolled Diabetes, Hypertension. Patients with Immuno- compromised conditions. Pregnant or lactating mothers. Patients who were non-compliant or physically challenged who were not able to maintain the oral hygiene or not able to follow up for recall visit.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| probing pocket depth reductionTimepoint: baseline, one month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quantitative reduction in Porphyromonas gingivalis levels (RT-PCR) from baseline to one monthTimepoint: baseline and one month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Rajan Gupta
Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences, Poanta Sahib,Himachal Pradesh.
Outcome results
None listed