Effect of Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy Verses Oral Hygiene Instructions on Patients With Chronic Periodontitis

All patients were instructed in oral hygiene methods using a soft bristled toothbrush, a compact-tuft toothbrush, interdental brushes and dental floss utilizing the modified Bass technique. Full mouth debridement, which consisted of scaling and root planing, was done in a single visit for all subjects using an ultrasonic scaler and gracey curettes. Additionally, all patients were given a 0.12% Chlorhexidine mouthrinse (Hexipro®). They were instructed to rinse three times a day using 15ml each time for a period of 14 days commencing immediately after completion of full mouth debridement. Thereafter at each recall visit, all participants were re-motivated and professional prophylaxis was performed.

All patients were instructed in oral hygiene methods using a soft bristled toothbrush, a compact-tuft toothbrush, interdental brushes and dental floss utilizing the modified Bass technique.