Clinical, microbiological and radiologic evaluation of topical use of co-amoxiclav 25% dental gel in the treatment of adult periodontitis Masoumi Samaneh1, Paknejad Mojgan2, Sarlati Fatemeh3, Samiei Nazanin4,* 1Postgraduate Student in Periodontics, Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics, Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 3Associate Professor, Department of Periodontics, Dental Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran 4Postgraduate Student in Periodontics, Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran *Corresponding Email: nazaninsamiei94@gmail.com
Online published on 29 September, 2018. Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the effect of the topical application of co-amoxiclav gel with placebo in the treatment of adult periodontitis by conducting clinical, microbiological and radiologic measurements. A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial design was employed. Subjects were 12 patients with adult periodontitis divided into two control and experimental groups both initially received subgingivalscaling and root planning therapy. Clinical, microbiological andradiologic examinations were carried out before treatment and on days 15, 45, and 90 after gel treatment in the experimental group. Radiographic analysis was performed using Trophy radiovisiography (RVG) system determining bone density and bone loss in the study sites. Paired-t test, Wilcoxon matched-pairs test, and binominal test were used for statistical analysis. The statistical analyses showed that both treatments were effective in reducing PPD and BOP over the 3-month period. At the end of follow-up period, the mean reduction in PPD and BOP were1.71 mm and 54.83%, respectively. The increase in mean of alveolar bone crest density (38.16mm) was statistically significant in gel treatment (p<0.03) but it was not significant in placebo group. There was a significant difference between the two treatments with respect to the reduction in proportions of anaerobic gram-negative bacilli during 0–15 and 0–90 day periods. It was concluded that the useof a topically appliedco-amoxciclav 25% gel seems to be effective as a conventional mechanical therapy in the treatment of adult periodontitis. Top Keywords Adult periodontitis, treatment, antibiotics, co-amoxciclav, systemic application. Top |