Curcumin Paste as an Adjunctive Therapy in Periodontitis
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-11-05
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The turmeric (Curcuma longa) plant, a herb belonging to the ginger family. The most active
component of turmeric is curcumin, which makes up 2 to 5% of the spice. Curcumin showed has
antibacterial effect against periodontal pathogen and positive result regarding conventional
treatment of periodontal disease due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and wound healing
properties. This study will be carried out to examine the effect of curcumin when used in
conjunction with open flap debridement treating deep periodontal pockets. (suggesting that it
may have positive effect)