• Dr. Nitisha D. Kanoje
• Dr. Saurabh S. Patil
• Dr. Purushottam Rakhewar
• Dr. Lisa Chacko

Aims: To compare efficacy of tetracycline fibers and diode laser in treatment of periodontitis as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP). Settings and Design: 10 patients suffering from chronic periodontitis were selected for split mouth study and two non-adjacent sites in separate quadrants which had probing pocket depth of ≥5mm. Methods and Material: Randomization for site allocation of the test groups treatment modalities was done by using randomization software. All treatment procedures was performed by a single operator whereas, all measurements (SBI, PPD, RCAL) was done by a blinded assessor at baseline and at 1 month interval. Collected data was then put to statistical analysis. Statistical analysis used: Data was collected for all clinical parameters of all patients at both intervals (at baseline and after 1 months). Statistical analysis was performed using Statistical Product and Service Solution (SPSS) version 16 for Windows (SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL). Intergroup comparison was done by using Independent T test and for intragroup comparison Paired T test was done. Results: Data collected from patients was compared and analyzed by applying suitable statistical software. No significant difference was found in both groups. Conclusion: Tetracycline fibers and diode laser both are equally effective as an adjunct to SRP in treating periodontitis.

Tetracycline fibers, diode laser, scaling and root planing

"CLINICAL EFFICACY OF TETRACYCLINE FIBERS AND DIODE LASER AS AN ADJUNCT TO SCALING AND ROOT PLANING IN TREATMENT OF PERIODONTITIS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no.c538-c544, August-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2208259.pdf

"CLINICAL EFFICACY OF TETRACYCLINE FIBERS AND DIODE LASER AS AN ADJUNCT TO SCALING AND ROOT PLANING IN TREATMENT OF PERIODONTITIS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no. ppc538-c544, August-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2208259.pdf