Comparative Evaluation of Ozonated Water and 0.2% Chlorhexidine with Scaling and Root Planning in Chronic Periodontitis – A Randomized Controlled Trial
Objective: The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of ozonated water and 0.2% chlorhexidine as subgingival irrigant with scaling and root planing (SRP) in chronic periodontitis. Subjects and Methods: Thirty-one patients with at least one site of 4–6 mm periodontal pocket depth (PD), bilater...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_133_24 |
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| Summary: | Objective:
The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of ozonated water and 0.2% chlorhexidine as subgingival irrigant with scaling and root planing (SRP) in chronic periodontitis.
Subjects and Methods:
Thirty-one patients with at least one site of 4–6 mm periodontal pocket depth (PD), bilaterally (either maxillary or mandibular arch) were randomly divided into two groups (Group 1 [0.2% chlorhexidine + SRP], Group 2 [ozonated water + SRP]). Plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), modified sulcular bleeding index (mSBI), PD, and clinical attachment level (CAL) were recorded at baseline, 1, and 3 months and bacterial count at baseline and 3 months. Paired and unpaired t-test was used for statistical analysis.
Results:
Statistically significant reduction in PI, GI, mSBI, probing PD, and CAL was observed in control and test groups at all intervals of the study (P < 0.05). The intergroup comparison showed a more statistically significant reduction in the test group versus the control group in PI, GI, mSBI, PD, and CAL and microbial culture at 3 months from baseline.
Conclusion:
Significant improvement in clinical and microbiological parameters suggests that subgingival ozonated water irrigation can be an effective adjunct to SRP in chronic periodontitis. |
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| ISSN: | 2319-5932 2350-0484 |