Comparative Evaluation of Locally Applied Chlorhexidine 1% Gel and

Background: Periodontal disease is polymicrobial in nature and to control the infection we need to target the inflammatory component. Nonsurgical periodontal therapy is used for mechanical debridement. Use of agents along with nonsurgical periodontal therapy is gaining momentum. Locally delivered agents like antibiotics and herbal products are used in nonsurgical and surgical periodontal therapy. Phytotherapy offers antioxidant, antimicrobial action and has less chances of drug resistance. Objective: This study design compared locally delivered chlorhexidine (CHX) 1% gel and Material and Method: Forty-six subjects diagnosed with Grade II/III localized periodontitis were randomly assigned into two groups. After thorough SRP, CSPE gel placement was done in the test group and 1% CHX gel in the control group. Clinical parameters measured were probing pocket depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL) and microbiological analysis (bacterial culture from pocket sample) was done prior to SRP and at 60 days. Results: Both the 1% CHX and CSPE gel provide comparable outcome ( Conclusion: Locally delivered herbal CSPE gel can be an effective, economical,and antibacterial gel as an adjunctive treatment of periodontitis.