Clinical Evaluation of Some Local Antimicrobial Agents' Adjunctive Effects On Periodontal Parameters and Halitosis

Clinical Evaluation of Some Local Antimicrobial Agents' Adjunctive Effects On Periodontal Parameters and Halitosis

Clinical Evaluation of Some Local Antimicrobial Agents' Adjunctive Effects On Periodontal Parameters and Halitosis With Subgingival Ultrasonic Instrumentation in Periodontitis Patients: A Randomized Clinical Study

The aim of this trial was to establish the clinical efficacy of Listerine and chlorhexidine (CHX) when used as a cooling agent with ultrasonic instrumentation, on periodontal parameters and halitosis. Ninety patients with periodontal disease participated for the study. Individuals were randomly selected to a control and test groups. At baseline, all subjects completed a questionnaire and carried out an examination. Standard periodontal outcome variables were assessed. For both groups, the plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), pocket depth (PD), bleeding on probing (BOP) and clinical attachment level (CAL) scores were enrolled at baseline and after 30 days. Volatile sulphur compound (VSC) levels were evaluated by a Halimeter (Interscan Corp., Chatsworth, CA, USA) at baseline (T0), immediately after treatment (T1), and at 7 (T2), 14 (T3) and 30 days (T4).

The treatment of periodontitis was performed with ultrasonic instrumentation (Piezonmaster 700; Electro Medical Systems, Nyon, Switzerland) with CHX (Drogsan, Istanbul, Turkey, 0.2%) was performed at one session for once.

The treatment of periodontitis was performed with ultrasonic instrumentation (Piezonmaster 700; Electro Medical Systems, Nyon, Switzerland) with Listerine (Johnson & Johnson, Istanbul, Turkey, containing, 21.6% ethanol, 0.092% eucalyptol, 0.064% thymol, 0.042% menthol and 0.06% methyl salicylate) was performed at one session for once.

The treatment of periodontitis was performed with ultrasonic instrumentation (Piezonmaster 700; Electro Medical Systems, Nyon, Switzerland) with distilled water was performed at one session for once.

PD were evaluated: at the follow-up sessions by the investigator with by marking a point on a 10 mm periodontal probe.

The changes of Volatile Sulphure Compaunds by were evaluated with Halimeter Device at the follow-up sessions by the investigator. The Halimeter reads out in parts-per-billion (ppb) of volatile sulfur compounds.

Inclusion Criteria: In the present trial, who had periodontitis from patients undergoing periodontal treatment at the Department of Periodontology of our institution Exclusion Criteria: Individuals who presented any systemic disorders which cause halitosis (diabetes mellitus, nephropathy, liver disease, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory problems), pregnancy or lactation, individuals who had taken antibiotics over the last 6 months or permanently used any drugs, individuals who had any form of periodontal treatment within 6 months prior to the study.