ISSN: 2573-8771
Authors: Kapadia J*, Bhavsar NV and Brahmbhatt N
Aims: Evaluation of the efficacy of 2% lemongrass essential oil gel for the treatment of chronic periodontitis, as a local drug delivery agent along with scaling and root planning as compared to the scaling and root planning alone. Methods and Material: Systemically healthy 60 Patients aged 18-55 years with chronic periodontitis having at least 2 interproximal sites with AL ≥4 mm (not on the same tooth), or ≥ 2 interproximal sites with PD≥5 mm (not on the same tooth) were randomly divided into two groups. GROUP 1 (Experimental Group) 2% lemongrass essential oil in gel form was injected along with scaling and root planning. GROUP 2 (Study Group) scaling & root planning (SRP) was done. Statistical analysis used: Paired t Test. Results: Statistically significant reduction in periodontal pocket depth, improvement in gingival status and gain in relative clinical attachment level were noted in the group 1 experimental group as compared to the control group in which scaling and root planning was done alone at 1 and 3 months follow-up. Conclusion: A phytomedicine Lemongrass in gel form can be used as a local drug delivery agent along with scaling and root planning as an alternative to another antimicrobial agent for the treatment of chronic periodontitis patients.
Keywords: Essential Oil; Lemon Grass; LDD; Chronic Periodontitis
