Comparative evaluation of anti-plaque and anti-inflammatory effect of topical application of Argyreia Speciosa gel as an adjunct to scaling: A clinical study

Aim of the study is to compare the effect of topical application of Argyreia Speciosa gel as an adjunct to scaling with scaling alone in terms of reduction in dental plaque, gingival inflammation along with gingival bleeding in gingivitis. All the participants were explained about the need, design of study. Informed written consent was obtained from the patients. Clinical case history was recorded. All the clinical parameters (GI, SBI, PI) were recorded at baseline using UNC 15 periodontal probe (Hu Friedy). Each patient were undergo ultrasonic scaling (EMS) by a single operator. It is a single blind study in which the patient was randomly assigned to either topical application of Argyreia Speciosa gel as an adjunct to scaling or scaling alone using “Computer generated†method. After full-mouth scaling, subjects from test group were instructed to take a pea size portion of the Argyreia speciosa gel on the index finger and gently massage all over the gingiva, twice a day after brushing for 15 days as directed by the manufacturer. Patients was instructed to follow the standard advised oral hygiene measures. The subjects who missed the application of gel was excluded from the study. The subjects was  re-evaluated for the GI, SBI and PI after 15 days. All the clinical parameters were recorded at baseline and after 15 days by second blinded operator.