COMPARATIVE EFFICACY OF FOUR COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE ANTIMICROBIAL TOPICAL GELS AS ADJUNCTS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC GINGIVITIS: A CLINICAL STUDY

Abstract

Chronic gingivitis is a prevalent inflammatory condition affecting the gingival tissues and is a precursor to periodontitis if left untreated. The use of antimicrobial topical gels as adjuncts to mechanical plaque control has been proposed as an effective strategy to manage chronic gingivitis. This clinical study aims to compare the efficacy of four commercially available antimicrobial topical gels in the management of chronic gingivitis. A total of 80 participants with chronic gingivitis were randomly assigned to four groups, each receiving one of the four antimicrobial topical gels. The study duration was six weeks, during which clinical parameters such as gingival index (GI), plaque index (PI), and bleeding on probing (BOP) were evaluated at baseline, three weeks, and six weeks. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the comparative effectiveness of these antimicrobial topical gels in improving gingival health as adjuncts in the management of chronic gingivitis.

Keywords:

Chronic gingivitis, antimicrobial topical gels, adjunct therapy

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