Evaluation of a Herbal Antiseptic Gel as a Supportive Treatment for Teeth Cleaning in Patients With Periodontal Disease

Chronic periodontitis is a prevalent inflammatory condition primarily caused by bacterial plaque biofilm, leading to progressive attachment and bone loss. Scaling and root planing (SRP) is the gold standard for its management. Recently, natural and herbal-based adjuncts have gained attention for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical and microbiological effectiveness of 4% avocado gel as an adjunct to SRP in the treatment of chronic periodontitis.

A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis. Subjects were divided into two groups: Group I received SRP with subgingival application of placebo gel, and Group II received SRP along with subgingival application of 4% avocado gel. Clinical parameters, including Plaque Index (PI), Papilla Bleeding Index (PBI), Probing Pocket Depth (PPD), and Relative Attachment Level (RAL), were recorded at baseline and after 4th week and 12th week. Microbiological analysis was conducted at recorded at baseline, 4th week,12th week and 24th week to assess the presence of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Prevotella intermedia using culture methods.

Inclusion criteria

1. Patients with Chronic periodontitis having periodontal pockets (non-adjacent sites) of >5mm

Exclusion criteria

• history of any systemic disease, Antibiotic treatment during the 6 months period prior to the study, Pregnant and lactating woman, Periodontal treatment during the previous 3 months, Severe caries or extensive restoration on the objective teeth.