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Abstract
Periodontal disease (PD), a prevalent chronic inflammatory malady of the oral periodontal tissues in need of proper treatment, is essentially attributed to plaque biofilm accumulation. The aim of the present trial was to determine whether NSPT is effective in reducing plaque and gingival indices among CP individuals. Patients who were diagnosed with periodontal disease agreed to complete non-surgical treatment that involved scaling, root surface smoothing, and support for optimal oral hygiene. Clinical features were examined periodically at baseline and six months post-intervention. After the intervention, both the plaque index and gingival index decreased significantly, and the maximum reduction occurred in the first observation following analysis of data. These benefits persisted during the 6-month follow-up. These findings highlight the importance of maintenance and plaque control to obtain and maintain optimal duration-related periodontal health and in addition demonstrating the superiority of non-surgical periodontal therapy as a first-line management approach for patients with PD.
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