Novel Photosensitizer in The Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis

Clinical Effects of a Single Application of a Novel Photosensitizer in The Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis - A Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of this study is to evaluate the periodontal outcomes after applying antimicrobial photodynamic therapy with a novel photosensitizer as compared to LASER assisted scaling and root planing alone.

LASER assisted SRP followed by antimicrobial photodynamic therapy with a novel photosensitizer dye Phthalocyanine will be done in test group subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Systemically healthy male and female patients of age 30-60 years with generalized probing pocket depths (PPD) indicative of chronic periodontitis and with atleast two sites with PPD ≥5mm in each quadrant

Exclusion Criteria:

• Medically compromised patients, Subjects with a history of periodontal intervention within 6 months of the commencement of the study and smokers