Status:
COMPLETED
Photodynamic Therapy in Patients With Gingivitis
Lead Sponsor:
University of Nove de Julho
Conditions:
Gingivitis
Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Eligibility:
All Genders
10-30 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The hypothesis to be tested in this study is whether photodynamic therapy (PDT) could favor the decontamination of these areas, as the photosensitizer and light are capable of reaching areas that thes...
Detailed Description
It is known that the presence of orthodontic brackets predisposes for a change in both the quantity and quality of the biofilm, due to the challenge of brushing adequately. The sites are difficult to ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- healthy participants (negative medical history),
- of both genders,
- aged 10 to 30 years,
- with gingivitis induced by dental biofilm,
- predisposed by the use of a fixed orthodontic appliance, according to the classification of 2018
Exclusion
- participants with maxillary and mandibular deformities,
- periodontitis,
- oral lesions and who have used antibiotics for less than 3 months,
- those who have used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and continuous corticosteroid therapy for less than 3 months,
- who have been using mouthwash in the past 3 months.
- Participants who have modifying factors for periodontal disease, such as diabetics, immunosuppressive smokers (cyclosporine), anticonvulsants (phenytoin), calcium channel blockers (nifedipine) and pregnant and lactating women as well as those who are HIV positive, or have Hepatitis B or C. - Patients who require prophylactic antibiotic therapy for periodontal treatment - who have had periodontal treatment in the last 6 months.
- Patients who have non-biofilm-induced gum disease.
- Patients who for some reason during the study have to initiate the use of the medicines and mouthwashes mentioned above or acquire a disease that is a modifying factor for periodontal disease or become pregnant.
- Patients who do not wish to remain part of the study may drop out whenever they wish.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 9 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 15 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04037709
Start Date
November 9 2020
End Date
March 15 2022
Last Update
October 11 2023
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Anna Carolina R.T. Horliana
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, 11030-480