title: Effect of oral curcuma gel in gingivitis management - a pilot study.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Various modalities of treatments are available for gingival disease, but there are adverse effects of these conventional compounds. This led to the search of natural products which are highly beneficial and biocompatible. Turmeric is one such novel product obtained from plants, known for its varied medicinal value. In dentistry, it plays a role treating gingival and periodontal disease.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the clinical efficacy of oral curcuma gel in gingivitis and to assess any adverse effects of the gel.
  
  
  METHODS
  This pilot study comprises of 10 individuals with severe gingivitis. They were made to apply oral curcuma gel for a period of 21 days. The papillary bleeding index (PBI) were assessed before and after along with visual analogue scale. The obtained data was statistically analysed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The data was analysed with Pearson Spearman's correlation coefficient and paired 't' test. The results were statistically significant with p<0.001.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The gel containing curcuma longa extract was efficient in treating gingivitis by reducing its inflammatory components.
authors: Post Graduate, Department of Periodontology, Bharat University, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital , Chennai, India .
authors: H Nilofer
authors: HN
authors: Farjana
authors: HOD Professor, Department of Periodontology, Bharat University, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital , Chennai, India .
authors: S C
authors: SC
authors: Chandrasekaran
authors: Professor, Department of Periodontology, Bharat University, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital , Chennai, India .
authors: Bagavad
authors: B
authors: Gita
keywords: Anti-inflammatory; Gingivitis; Papillary bleeding index
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