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To Assess the Efficacy of Mustard Oil and Salt Massage as an Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing in Patients With Chronic Periodontitis: A Clinical Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating SCALING AND ROOT PLANING (SRP) and MUSTARD OIL AND SALT MASSAGE WITH SRP for Chronic Periodontitis. Completed, enrolled 54 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory process accompanied by destruction of Periodontium, and sometimes loss of teeth. Periodontal disease is highly prevalent especially in developing and underdeveloped countries affecting more than 80% population. Epidemiological studies have shown that about 10% of the adult population suffer from severe periodontitis (Brown et al. 1990, Gjermo 1998). Studies indicate that the periodontal lesion is not strictly a localized process but may lead to systemic alterations in immune system. Various studies confirm the microbial etiology of periodontal disease.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Scaling and root planning done with ultrasonic scalar with reinforcement of oral hygiene measures and follow up for 90 days.
Scaling and root planing was done with ultrasonic scalar. It was followed by gum massaging with 0.32gm salt in 5ml mustard oil for 5min, twice daily for 90 days.