2023
DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03512-y
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Efficacy of curcumin gel as an adjunct to scaling and root planing on salivary procalcitonin level in the treatment of patients with chronic periodontitis: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Reham Abdel-Fatah,
Bassant Mowafey,
Azza Baiomy
et al.

Abstract: The aim of the study To evaluate the effect of curcumin gel combined with scaling and root planing (SRP) on salivary procalcitonin in periodontitis treatment. Materials and methods seventy patients were selected from the Department of Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, and sixteen patients were excluded. Patients in groups II and III included stage II grade A periodontitis. The participants were classified … Show more

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“…The purpose of Reham Abdel-Fatah’s research was to assess the efficacy of a curcumin gel as a local medication delivery method for treating periodontitis, focusing on its impact on the clinical parameters and PCT levels. The study involved 54 participants, including patients with periodontitis and healthy volunteers who underwent SRP followed by the application of the curcumin gel or no additional treatment [ 79 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The purpose of Reham Abdel-Fatah’s research was to assess the efficacy of a curcumin gel as a local medication delivery method for treating periodontitis, focusing on its impact on the clinical parameters and PCT levels. The study involved 54 participants, including patients with periodontitis and healthy volunteers who underwent SRP followed by the application of the curcumin gel or no additional treatment [ 79 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Salivary PCT levels also decreased significantly after the treatment. These results suggest that the application of the curcumin gel in addition to SRP can effectively improve periodontal health and reduce inflammatory biomarkers, such as salivary PCT [ 79 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%