chronic periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Having mild to moderate chronic periodontitis (bone crest distance from CEJ>2, Clinical Attachment Loss=3) Having at least 20 teeth Not having bridge, crown or orthodontic braces in gel application area Having at least 2 pockets with 4-7mm of probing depth and CAL of equal to or greater than 3mm Having general health
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having systemic diseases Pregnancy and lactation Receiving periodontal treatment and/or usage of antibiotics during 1 month before treatment Presence of aggressive periodontitis and systemic conditions affecting the periodontal condition Malnutrition and impaired immune status Smoking Using statins or allergy to them Presence of symptoms of corona virus disease or similar symptoms Using drugs that affect oral tissues Use of antibiotics Use of cholesterol-lowering drugs such as statins
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pocket Depth. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and at 6 weeks and 3 months after gel application. Method of measurement: Williams Periodontal Probe (Hu-Friedy®, USA).;Clinical Attachment Level. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and at 6 weeks and 3 months after gel application. Method of measurement: Williams Periodontal Probe (Hu-Friedy®, USA).;Modified Sulcular Bleeding Index. Timepoint: At baseline (before the intervention) and at 6 weeks and 3 months after gel application. Method of measurement: Williams Periodontal Probe (Hu-Friedy®, USA). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences