Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The aim of periodontal therapy is the eradication of the plaque bacteria and to remove granulation tissue from the periodontal pockets for proper healing. The present study was conducted to evaluate use of tetracycline fibers in periodontal infection. Materials & Methods: The study was conducted on 60 patients of chronic periodontitis. Patients were divided into 2 groups. In group I only scaling and root planning (SRP) was done. In group II along with SRP, tetracycline fibers were used. In all patients, probing depth and bleeding on probing (BOP) were recorded. Results: In group I, the number of sites with no BOP was 14 at baseline and with BOP was 16. After 2 months, sites with no BOP increased to 18 and sites with BOP decreased to 12. In group II, the number of sites with no BOP was 20 at baseline and with BOP was 10. After 2 months, sites with no BOP increased to 28 and sites with BOP decreased to 2. There was significantly reduced in bleeding sites in group II as compared to group I (P<0.05). In group I, mean pocket depth at baseline was 4.12 and after 2 months was 3.40. In group II, mean pocket depth at baseline was 4.60 and after 2 months was 3.12. The difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that local drug delivery is the effective method of controlling periodontitis. Tetracycline found to be effective in controlling periodontitis. Key words: Periodontitis, Scaling, Tetracycline