Topical Chlorhexidine and Metronidazole Gels for Gingival Inflammation

This randomized controlled clinical trial was undertaken to evaluate and compare theeffectiveness of chlorhexidine gluconate gel (1%) alone and a combination gel containingchlorhexidine gluconate (0.5%) with metronidazole (1.5%) as adjuncts to scaling and rootplaning in the management of gingival inflammation over a period of 12 weeks.120 participants were assigned to three groups: scaling and root planing with placebogel, scaling and root planing with 1% chlorhexidine gluconate gel, and scaling and rootplaning with a combination of 0.5% chlorhexidine gluconate and 1.5% metronidazole gel.Clinical periodontal parameters were assessed to compare the effectiveness of theinterventions in reducing plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation.