None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Chitosan gel application
Metronidazole gel application Placebo gel application: 1. Chitosan gel is a biodegradable, biocompatible, locally delivered antimicrobial and host-modulatory ag
Sponsors
Dharmsinh Desai University, Faculty of Dental Science
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) patients with good systemic health (free from hypertension,stroke,poorly controlled daibetes ,etc.) (2) patients with periodontal pocket depth greater than 5 mm . (3) Age group of 25-60 years (irrespective of gender).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Use of antimicrobial therapy systemically 2 months before entering the study; (2) Known allergy to chitosan or metronidazole; (3) Periodontal surgeries in the past 6 months (4) Habit of smoking (5) Pregnant and Lactating women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in Pocket depth, measured through clinical assessmentTimepoint: Baseline , 1 week ,1 month , 3 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in plaque index, gingival index, relative attachment level and probeable probing depth assessment of safety and adverse events at weeks/months post-treatment. Timepoint: Baseline , 1 week ,1 month , 3 months. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Vasumati Patel
Faculty of dental science ,Dharmsinh desai university
Outcome results
None listed