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Study aim
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Evaluation of the clinical effect of subgingival irrigation with chamomile on periodontal indices and in comparison with chlorhexidine, persica and normal saline.
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Design
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A single-blind; non-randomized controlled clinical trial, phase 3 with parallel groups design of 15 patients (4 interventions in each patient); followed for 4 weeks
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Settings and conduct
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Patients who was referred to periodontology department of Shiraz school of dentistry were included in the study. First session of irrigation was done immediately after the scaling and it was repeated two more times in 48-hour intervals. Patients were recommended not to eat or drink for two hours after the irrigation. The interval between the last teeth brushing and irrigation was considered at least 30 minutes. After 1 month, data were compared.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria: Patients with moderate to severe chronic periodontitis, with at least one pocket depth ≥5 mm in posterior teeth in each quadrant. Exclusion criteria: sub gingival crown or filling on the desired area, history of allergy to chamomile, need for antibiotic prophylaxis, history of any periodontal treatment and SRP in last 3 months, pregnancy, smokers and patients with medical conditions which interfere with dental treatments.
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Intervention groups
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Immediately after scaling and root planning, each quadrant was irrigated with chamomile, persica,chlorhexidine 0/2%and normal saline randomly.
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Main outcome variables
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probing depth, gingival recession, mucogingival junction, bleeding on probing, plaque index