U.S., April 9 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07517991) titled 'Chlorhexidine and Zinc in Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy' on April 02.
Brief Summary: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the supporting structures of the teeth and is associated with both local tissue destruction and systemic inflammatory responses. Non-surgical periodontal therapy, particularly scaling and root planing (SRP), is the primary treatment approach; however, it may not completely eliminate pathogenic microorganisms in all cases.
Adjunctive antimicrobial agents may improve treatment outcomes by enhancing bacterial reduction and modulating inflammation. Chlorhexidine (CHX) is widely used for its a...