Levels of Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 After Intrapocket Treatment in Moderate Periodontitis Patients.

"The lemongrass oil gel will be administered by means of a syringe with a bent, blunt-end needle. The needle will be carefully inserted into the periodontal pocket and the gel will be applied in the test sites in a gentle probing manner, attempting to fill the full extent of the pocket. The gel will be applied up to the gingival margin and the excess gel will be removed with sterile gauze.~Periodontal dressing will be applied after the delivery of the drug, and they will be also asked not to eat for thirty minutes.~After placement of the gel in situ, patients will be instructed to follow strict oral hygiene protocol and not chew hard or sticky foods at the gel placement sites for rest of the week."

"The placebo will be administered by means of a syringe with a bent, blunt-end needle. The needle will be carefully inserted into the periodontal pocket and the gel will be applied in the test sites in a gentle probing manner, attempting to fill the full extent of the pocket. The gel will be applied up to the gingival margin and the excess gel will be removed with sterile gauze.~Periodontal dressing will be applied after the delivery of the drug, and they will be also asked not to eat for thirty minutes.~After placement of the gel in situ, patients will be instructed to follow strict oral hygiene protocol and not chew hard or sticky foods at the gel placement sites for rest of the week."

Conventional mechanical treatment by ultra-sonic scalers