Open AccessComparative evaluation of subgingival irrigation with propolis extract versus chlorhexidine as an adjunct to scaling and root planing for the treatment of chronic periodontitis: A randomized controlled trial
Author(s) -
TejashviAshok Seth,
TriveniAshok Kale,
ShrutiShankarrao Lendhey,
PallaviVilas Bhalerao
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/jisp.jisp_613_20
Subject(s) - propolis , medicine , chlorhexidine , scaling and root planing , dentistry , periodontitis , debridement (dental) , randomized controlled trial , chronic periodontitis , gingival and periodontal pocket , traditional medicine , surgery
This study was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of subgingival irrigation with propolis extract compared to chlorhexidine as an adjunct to mechanical debridement to bring out the restoration of periodontal health in patients with chronic periodontitis.