To study the effect of two gels, chlorhexidine and leaf extract of morus alba(herbal plant) in treatment of gum disease among 35 to 55 years of age.
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: null- Moderate periodontitis
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2014/09/004977
- Lead Sponsor
- KLE University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 120
Inclusion Criteria
•Subjects residing in Belgaum between 35 to 55 years of age.
•Moderate Periodontitis with Probing depth of 4-6mm and Clinical attachment level of 2-4 mm.
•Willing to provide informed consent and to ensure compliance throughout the study
•Not used medicated toothpaste/antibacterial mouthwashes/antibiotics or any anti-inflammatory drug for the last 3 months.
•No history of drug allergy to chlorhexidine
Exclusion Criteria
•Subjects suffering from systemic diseases.
•Subjects undergoing orthodontic treatment.
•Subjects with periapical infection
•Habit of tobacco chewing and smoking
•Pregnancy and lactation
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Bleeding on probing, Probing pocket depth and clinical attachment levelTimepoint: Baseline and at the end of 6 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Agregatibacter Microbial count of actinomycetumcomitans, Porphyromonas gingivalis and Tenerella ForsythiaTimepoint: Baseline and at the end of 6 weeks