Study population
generalised, Allergies
PERIODONTITIS, SYSTEMIC DISEASE, ALLERGIES, PERIODONTITIS
All patients included in the study were enrolled and treated at the Department of Dental and Oral Pathology at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences in Kaunas, Lithuania.Inclusion criteria:Males and females ≥ 18 years old.Periodontitis stages II–III, grades A/B, generalised [Good general health (i.e., absence of systemic diseases and no intake of medication which may affect periodontal health).Presence of at least 20 teeth (wisdom teeth excluded).Absence of removable dentures.Patients willing to provide written informed consent and willing to complete the 6-month study follow-up.Exclusion criteria:Patients already included in other clinical trials.Smokers.Periodontal treatment during the last 12 months.Antibiotic treatment 3 months prior to the start of the trial.Antibiotic prophylaxis required for dental treatment.Ongoing medication that may affect the clinical features of periodontitis.Pregnant/lactating.Allergies to sodium hypochlorite