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A Clinical and Histopathological Study of Efficacy of Chlorhexidine on Gingival Healing


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1 Department of Periodontics, Saint Joseph Dental College & Hospital, Eluru – 585 104, AP, India
2 Department of Periodontics, Al-Badar Dental College & Hospital, Gulbarga – 585 104, Karnataka, India
3 Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Al-Badar Dental College & Hospital, Gulbarga – 585 104, Karnataka, India
     

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Background

Periodontal dressing are advocated post operatively to afford wound healing and prevent patient discomfort. And these materials are not readily modified by addition of antibiotics or antiseptics to provide antibacterial properties.

Material and Methods

Subjects for this study consisted of 21 patients of both sexes in the age group of 20 to 40 years, requiring periodontal therapy.

Results

The present study showed that there was marked reduction in plaque index, gingival index, gingival exudates measurement and the degree of inflammatory cells on Chlorhexidine treated side compared to the control side.

Summary and Conclusion

Further longitudinal experimental studies are necessary to delve into the usefulness of Chlorhexidine gluconate as a post-operative surgical dressing.


Keywords

Periodontal Dressing, Chlorhexidine, Flap Surgery, Gingival Index, Gingival Exudates
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Authors

S. Bhudevamma
Department of Periodontics, Saint Joseph Dental College & Hospital, Eluru – 585 104, AP, India
Mukhatar Ahmed Javali
Department of Periodontics, Al-Badar Dental College & Hospital, Gulbarga – 585 104, Karnataka, India
Girish Katti
Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Al-Badar Dental College & Hospital, Gulbarga – 585 104, Karnataka, India

Abstract


Background

Periodontal dressing are advocated post operatively to afford wound healing and prevent patient discomfort. And these materials are not readily modified by addition of antibiotics or antiseptics to provide antibacterial properties.

Material and Methods

Subjects for this study consisted of 21 patients of both sexes in the age group of 20 to 40 years, requiring periodontal therapy.

Results

The present study showed that there was marked reduction in plaque index, gingival index, gingival exudates measurement and the degree of inflammatory cells on Chlorhexidine treated side compared to the control side.

Summary and Conclusion

Further longitudinal experimental studies are necessary to delve into the usefulness of Chlorhexidine gluconate as a post-operative surgical dressing.


Keywords


Periodontal Dressing, Chlorhexidine, Flap Surgery, Gingival Index, Gingival Exudates

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