Status:

COMPLETED

Platelet Rich Fibrin With 1% Metformin Gel for Treatment of Intrabony Defects

Lead Sponsor:

Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore

Conditions:

Periodontitis

Eligibility:

All Genders

30-50 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

ABSTRACT: Background: Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a second-generation platelet concentrate which releases various growth factors that promote tissue regeneration. Metformin (MF), a member of biguan...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Presence of 3- wall intrabony defects ≥3 mm deep (distance between alveolar crest and base of the defect on an intraoral periapical radiograph \[IOPA\] ) along with an interproximal probing depth (PD) ≥5 mm after phase I therapy (scaling and root planing \[SRP\] ) in asymptomatic molar teeth.

Exclusion

  • Aggressive Periodontitis subjects
  • Subjects with systemic conditions known to affect the periodontal status
  • Medications known to affect the outcomes of periodontal therapy
  • Hematological disorders and insufficient platelet count (\<200,000/mm3)
  • Pregnancy/lactation
  • Smoking and tobacco use in any form
  • Immunocompromised individuals. Those having unacceptable oral hygiene (plaque index \[PI\]16 \> 1.5) after re-evaluation of Phase I therapy were also excluded from the study.
  • In addition, teeth with furcation defects, non vital teeth, carious teeth warranting restorations and mobility of at least grade II were also excluded.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

120 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02283554

Start Date

November 1 2013

Last Update

November 5 2014

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