Pocket reduction with High Concentrated oxygen oral gel: A Preliminary Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Oxygen is a prerequisite for successful wound healing due to the increased demand for reparative processes such as cell proliferation, bacterial defense, angiogenesis and collagen synthesis. Even though the role of oxygen in wound healing is not fully ascertained many experimental investigations and clinical observations have shown wound healing to be impaired under hypoxia. Since the periodontal pocket harbours anaerobic microorganisms a high concentrated oxygen formulation could prove to be a lethal elimination tool. Objective: The main objective of this study was to evaluate efficacy of high concentrated oxygen oral gel on the reduction of periodontal pocket. Materials and methods: A female patient of age 28 years without any systemic complication or allergic reaction reporting to Outpatient department of Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences was examined. After ascertaining the presence of periodontal pocket (≥ 5mm) without infrabony defects, she was enlisted for the study. Following scaling and root planing and oral hygiene reinforcement, daily application of (Blue®M) TM oral gel for 7 days into the pocket was carried out, re-evaluation of the pocket depth was done after 30 days. Conclusion: High concentrated oxygen (Blue®M)TM oral gel could be locally delivering drug in reduction of periodontal pocket.