EVALUATION OF ACHYRANTHES ASPERA CHIP AS A LOCAL DRUG DELIVERY AGENT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS: A CLINICAL TRIAL

Authors

  • Dr. Jisha Arora
  • Dr. Raja Sridhar
  • Dr. Sudeep H.M
  • Dr. Sonali Sadhu
  • Dr. Elashri Chatterjee
  • Dr. Soumya Mundhra

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Plant based formulations such as Achyranthes aspera have gained rapid interest recently as they are safer to use with minimal side effects. Aim of the present study to evaluate the efficacy of Achyranthes Aspera chip in periodontal pockets along with SRP to treat chronic periodontitis.

METHODS: Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the study was conducted on 60 sites on 30 patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis with pocket depth of 5-8mm and were randomly allocated into two groups as control and test groups. Clinical indices (Gingival index, Probing pocket depth and Relative attachment level), objective and subjective parameters were assessed on baseline and at 3 months for both the groups.

RESULTS: In Group A, significant improvement in the mean GI (p≤0.001), PPD (p≤0.001) and RAL (p≤0.001) scores were observed from baseline to 3 Months. Similarly, significant decrease in the mean GI (p≤0.001), scores were observed in group B. However, no significant difference in PPD(p<0.071) and RAL (p=0.288) scores were seen in Group B.

CONCLUSION: The adjunctive use of Achyranthes aspera chip is an effective therapy to scaling and root planing in the treatment of chronic periodontitis. Results revealed a significant improvement for all the clinical parameters in Group A after application of Achyranthes aspera chip

KEYWORDS: Achyranthes aspera chip, Scaling and root planning, gingival index, probing pocket depth, relative attachment level, Local drug delivery.

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2023-05-27

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