Primary study · included by 1 review
Comparative evaluation of natural curcumin and synthetic chlorhexidine in the management of chronic periodontitis as a local drug delivery: A clinical and microbiological study
Anitha 2015 · Anitha V, Rajesh P, Shanmugam M, et al. · Indian Journal of Dental Research · 2015
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| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Probing pocket depth (PPD) reduction, mean difference in mm (negative favors curcumin) Subgingivally delivered curcumin/turmeric-derived formulation (gel, chip, strip, in situ gel, nanoparticle) adjunctive to SRP vs Active comparator adjunct with SRP (chlorhexidine, ornidazole or other local agent) · Longest available follow-up | MD -0.68 [-1.38, 0.02] | 5 studies | Very low |
1 including review in total.