Status:
COMPLETED
The Effectiveness of Low-level Laser Therapy in Orthodontic Retention for Periodontal-compromised Patients
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Orthodontics
Periodontal Diseases
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on patients with chronic periodontitis during a post-orthodontic period for 12 months. Following aspects will be asses...
Detailed Description
The study design is a randomised split-mouth design based on the result of investigator's pilot study. Thirty-five non-smoking Ethnic Chinese patients (male and female, age: 25-65 years) with chronic ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Thirty-five non-smoking Ethnic Chinese patients (male or female; age: 25-65 years) will be recruited from the Prince Philip Dental Hospital, Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Hong Kong into the following selection criteria:
- Systemically health (with special regard to disease affecting tissue repair);
- No medications required for periodontal therapy and no use of any antibiotic and/or anti-inflammatory medication in the preceding month;
- Chronic periodontitis with at least two pairs (clinically matched) displaced single-rooted teeth (each pair of teeth is in the same arch but in two contralateral hemi-arches respectively belonging to the same tooth typology) having at least one site probing depth of 5 mm or more, interproximal attachment loss of 3 mm or more, and radiographic signs of alveolar bone loss before periodontal and orthodontic treatment.
- Recent completion of orthodontic treatment and readiness for debonding and retainer delivery.
Exclusion
- smoking;
- pregnancy;
- under orthodontic treatment.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
35 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03765151
Start Date
October 1 2018
End Date
December 1 2020
Last Update
April 29 2021
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The Prince Philip Dental Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong