Background: The present study is designed to evaluate the clinical effects of pulsated subgingival irrigation with tetracycline and spiramycin.
Materials and methods: Ten patient diagnosed chronic periodontitis were included in the present study. Each patient is assigned to be irrigated with saline (placebo) (Group A), tetracycline HCl at 0.5% concentration (Group B), and 0.5% spiramycin (Group C). Scaling and root planing (SC/RP) was recorded as Group D. Plaque index, gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probing pocket depth were assessed on pre-irrigation (day 0), and at days 7, 14, 21, 28, and 35 day.
Results: The results showed that subgingival irrigation with 0.5% tetracycline and spiramycin produced a significant reduction in clinical parameters compared to the control, while SC/RP was showed better improvement.
Conclusion: The result of this study suggested that subgingival irrigation of tetracycline and spiramycin play a beneficial role in the management of chronic periodontitis patients.
Keywords: Spiramycin; subgingival irrigation; tetracycline hydrochloride.