Abstract
Background: Remnants of dental calculus, contaminated cementum, and subgingival plaque act as a physical barrier between periodontal tissues and root surfaces, which inhibits the formation of new attachment. Treatment of denuded root surface using various chemicals and antimicrobial agents with scaling and root planing helps in active periodontal regeneration. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the demineralizing effects of Triphala and 1% Tetracycline HCl gel on root conditioning using a Scanning Electron Microscope. Settings and design: A total of 50 hemi-sectioned root samples were obtained from 25 extracted, and root planed samples. These were divided into two groups, Group 1: 1% Tetracycline HCl gel and Group 2: Triphala. Materials and method: The two root conditioning agents were applied with cotton pellets on the sectioned roots. The samples were then examined under the scanning electron microscope. Statistical analysis used: Data obtained was compiled on a MS Office Excel Sheet. Inter group comparison was done using Mann Whitney U test. Comparison of frequencies of categories of variables with groups was done using Chi Square Test. Results: The root conditioning agents used in this study were found to be equally effective in removing the smear layer. 
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