EC Dental Science

Objective: This study was done evaluate and compare the clinical effects of subgingival application of turmeric gel and chlorhexidine gel in patients with chronic periodontitis.

Materials and Methods: Thirty female subjects of age group 20 - 55 years were randomly selected for a split-mouth study. In each participant, three teeth with probing depth between 4 mm and 7 mm at three different quadrants were randomly divided to group I (received turmeric gel), group II (received chlorohexidine), group III (received scaling and root planing alone) and follow up done at baseline, 30 days and 45 days.

Results: The results showed a significant reduction with all parameters in group I and group II when compared to group III (p < 0.05). However, there is no significant difference between group I and group II. No complication or allergic response was encountered with any of the participants and after 45 days all groups showed a healthy gingiva.

Conclusion: Turmeric gel can be effectively used as an adjunct to scaling and root planning with fewer side effects compared to chlorhexidine and it is more effective than scaling and root planing alone in the treatment of periodontal pockets.

Keywords: Turmeric Gel; Chlorohexidine; Periodontitis

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