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Herbal mouthwash for gum disease

Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
periodontal disease
Registration Number
CTRI/2018/06/014668
Brief Summary

The aim of the studyis to evaluate the efficacy of an herbal mouthwash in the Management of ChronicPeriodontitis in comparison with chlorhexidine mouthwash. 60 patients withchronic periodontitis will be selected and they will be randomly divided into 2groups. Detailed periodontal examination will be done in all the patients followedby scaling and rootplaning. Group I will be instructed to use herbal mouthwashprepared by Kottaykkal aryavaidya shalaaccording to the composition described in patent (United States patent application US 13/883,551. 2013 Sep19) twice daily for 2 weeks. Group II will be instructed to use chlorhexidinemouthwash, which is considered as the gold standard mouthwash. Reevaluation willbe done after 2 weeks to evaluate the efficacy of the mouthwash in reducinggingival inflammation and plaque accumulation.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Not Yet Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • 1.Systemically healthy patients diagnosed with chronic generalized periodontitis.
  • 2.Presence of gingival inflammation, GI≥ 2 3.≥ 20naturalteeth 4.Probing depth (PD) ≥ 5mm in> 30 % of sites 5.CAL ≥ 3mm in> 30% of sites •Radiographic evidence of generalized alveolar bone loss>50% •Those willing to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria

Patients with systemic diseases or other conditions that could influence the periodontal status; Patients who are currently under any medication and who have taken antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs for the past 3 months orthodontic devices, extended prosthetic ï¬xed devices, removable partial dentures, or overhanging restorations regular use of chemotherapeutic antiplaque/anti gingivitis products periodontal treatment performed within 6 months before study initiation Pregnant and lactating females Aggressive periodontitis Current smokers.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Differences in mean gingival bleedingBaseline to 14 days
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Reduction in plaque,pocket depthBaseline to 14 days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

PMS College of dental science and research,Department of periodontics,Room no: 8

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Thiruvananthapuram, KERALA, India

PMS College of dental science and research,Department of periodontics,Room no: 8
🇮🇳Thiruvananthapuram, KERALA, India
DrAmbiliR
Principal investigator
9447463676
ambiliranjith@yahoo.com

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