Topical Metronidazole vs Control in Reducing Periodontal Pockets in a Split Mouth Clinical Trial

Effect of Topical Metronidazole in Reducing Periodontal Probing Depth: A Split Mouth Clinical Trial

The effect of both the mechanical treatment and the topical metronidazol in reduccing the inflammation and depth of the periodontal pockets were assessed on the first bicuspids.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Periodontal patients with all first premolars suffering from moderate periodontal pockets (>4mm of probing depth)

Exclusion Criteria:

• No patients received antibiotics nor periodontal treatment in the previous 6 months