Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Local drug delivery systems allow the therapeutic agents to be targeted to the disease site. The present study compared 2% turmeric extract versus 1% chlorhexidine gel as an adjunct to scaling and root planning in patients with chronic Periodontitis. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 30 patients which were divided into 3 groups of 10 each. Group I patients underwent scaling and root planning (SRP) along with 2% turmeric gel, group II patients underwent scaling and root planning (SRP) along with 1% chlorhexidine gel and group III patients underwent SRP only (Control) with periodontal pack (COE Pack). Clinical parameters such as plaque index (PI), gingival index, probing depth and clinical attachment level was measured at baseline, after 30 days and 45 days. Results: The mean plaque score at baseline in group I was 1.63, in group II was 1.64 and in group III was 1.84, at 30 days was 1.02 in group I, 1.01 in group II and 1.10 in group III and at 45 days was 0.62 in group I, 0.64 in group II and 1.24 in group III. The difference was significant at 30 days and 45 days. The mean gingival score at baseline in group I was 2.42, in group II was 2.32 and in group III was 2.50, at 30 days was 1.54 in group I, 1.22 in group II and 1.84 in group III and at 45 days was 1.04 in group I, 0.86 in group II and 1.20 in group III. There was significant difference in mean probing depth and mean CAL at baseline, at 30 days and at 45 days in all groups (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that both 2% turmeric gel and 1% chlorhexidine gel found effective in patients with chronic periodontitis and can be considered as an adjunct to scaling and root planning. Key words: Chronic periodontitis,Scaling and root planning, Turmeric gel