Comparison of application of 2% Turmeric Extract versus 1% Chlorhexidine gel in the treatment of gum diseases
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: null- Patients with Chronic Periodontitis
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2017/09/009730
- Lead Sponsor
- Self Funded
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 45
Inclusion Criteria
1. Patients clinically diagnosed as localized or Generalized mild to moderate Chronic Periodontitis [According to the AAP 1999 classification]
2. Probing Pocket depth of 5-7mm with two or more teeth
3. No periodontal treatment rendered within the past 6 months
Exclusion Criteria
1. Third molars
2. Patients with endodontic-periodontal lesions
3. Patients using tobacco or tobacco related products
4. Patients with history of antibiotic therapy within past 3 months
5. Patients with known allergy to turmeric and chlorhexidine
6. Patients with any systemic diseases
7. Pregnant women and lactating mothers
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Plaque Index, Gingival Index, Probing Pocket Depth, Clinical Attachment Level and changes in microbiological parameters.Timepoint: 1st assessment- At baseline (i.e. Day0) <br/ ><br>2nd assessment- 21 days post intervention <br/ ><br>3rd assessment- 45 days post intervention <br/ ><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method There are no secondary outcome measuresTimepoint: Not Applicable as we do not have any secondary outcome measures