Clinical Effects of Subgingivally Delivered Achyranthes Aspera Gel in Chronic Periodontitis: A Clinical and Microbiological Study
Neeharika R. Soorgani,
Himanshu Khashu,
Richa Agrawal
et al.
Abstract:Introduction:
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of microbial origin. Local drug delivery agents help reduce subgingival microflora. Achyranthes aspera is a medicinal herb with antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties.
Materials and Methods:
A split-mouth study was conducted, in which 60 sites were included. Clinical parameters included measurements of probing depth (PD), gingival index, and clinical attachment l… Show more
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