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Research Paper | Periodontology | India | Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025 | Popularity: 4.8 / 10

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Evaluation Of Curcumin Chip and Tetracycline Fibers as Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planning - A Clinical Study

Sanjana J., Sai Sri Soury G., Ravishankar P. L., Murali Venkata Rama Mohan Kodali, Priyankar Chakraborty, Subhashini B.

Abstract: Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of the adjunctive use of curcumin chip with scaling/root planing as compared with tetracycline fibers with scaling/root planing in the treatment of the chronic periodontitis. Material and Methods: This study was involving fifteen patients (9 males and 6 females), each exhibiting localized chronic periodontitis across 45 sites with persistent periodontal pockets characterized by probing depths of ?5 mm and bleeding on probing. Participants were randomly allocated to three treatment groups: one group received scaling and root planing exclusively, while the other two groups received scaling and root planing combined with curcumin chip and tetracycline fibers respectively. Clinical parameters were recorded at baseline and at 1 month, 3 months and 6 months post - treatment. Results: All patients exhibited significant improvements in plaque and gingival index scores. Additionally, probing depth and Clinical Attachment Level (CAL) showed significant enhancements across all groups. However, the administration of curcumin chips yielded the most favourable results. Conclusion: Although meticulous scaling and root planing are effective for managing periodontal pockets, the adjunctive use of locally delivered curcumin showed better outcomes than tetracycline comparatively.

Keywords: Curcumin chip, Tetracycline fibers, Local drug delivery, Periodontal pocket

Edition: Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025

Pages: 109 - 115

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR241231141318

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