SRP procedures
periodontitis
PERIODONTITIS
At the beginning of treatment, the periodontitis patients were treated with SRP using both special tipped ultrasonic scalers and manual Gracey curettes until a smooth tooth/root surface was achieved. The SRP procedure was repeated once again (if necessary) and instructions were given to the patients to maintain good oral hygiene measures during the treatment period. Brushing and flossing techniques were taught to all participants using patient education videos and demonstrated on study models. No antibiotics or mouthwashes were prescribed during treatment. All patients were recalled weekly during the study period (which was carried out for six weeks) for reinforcement of oral hygiene measures and curcumin gel application inside the only selected periodontal pockets of group III as it was applied four times during the whole study period.