To check the effect of guava leaf gel as local drug delivery in addition to teeth cleaning in the treatment of gum disease.

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: K053- Chronic periodontitis

• Registration Number: CTRI/2018/11/016377
• Lead Sponsor: Manohar Sharma H

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2019-04-25
• Last Update Posted: 24 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

1. Generalised chronic periodontitis with >=20 remaining teeth.

2. Probing pocket depth >=5mm

3. Radiographic evidence of bone loss and an evident clinical attachment loss.

4. Consenting patients who are co-operative and able to come for regular follow up.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Pregnant/lactating women.

2. Patients who are on antibiotic therapy in the previous 6 months.

3. Patients who have undertaken any periodontal therapy in past 6 months.

4. Smoking.

5. Alcoholism.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified