Periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Moderate to severe chronic periodontitis patients with probing depth=5mm and clinical attachment loss=3mm. Patients with no history of any kind of periodontal or antibiotic therapy in the last 6 months.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with any disabling systemic disease or a systemic disease that affects the periodontium. Patients on systemic statin or metformin therapy. Diabetic patients Patients with known or suspected allergy to statins or metformin. Immunocompromised patients. Pregnant or lactating women. Individuals who use any forms of tobacco and alcoholics.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pocket Probing Depth. Timepoint: Before scaling and root planing (baseline) and after 3 months. Method of measurement: UNC 15 color-coded periodontal probe.;Clinical Attachment Level. Timepoint: Before scaling and root planing (baseline) and after 3 months. Method of measurement: UNC 15 color-coded periodontal probe.;Modified Sulcus Bleeding Index. Timepoint: Before scaling and root planing (baseline) and after 3 months. Method of measurement: Scoring system of Mombelli.;Plaque Index. Timepoint: Before scaling and root planing (baseline) and after 3 months. Method of measurement: Scoring system of Silness and Loe. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences