Status:
COMPLETED
The Efficacy of Full Mouth Erythritol Powder Air-Polishing Therapy (FM-EPAPT) Versus Traditional Ultrasonic Debridment (UD): a Randomized Controlled Study.
Lead Sponsor:
Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia
Conditions:
Gingivitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Traditional methods for plaque and calculus removal involve the use of mechanical and/or manual instruments, followed by surface polishing with rubber cups and low abrasive pastes. These instruments m...
Detailed Description
TRIAL DESIGN: Mono-centric, pragmatic, double-blinded, randomized clinical trial (RCT) with split-mouth design. The trial will have a one year of duration. PRIMARY OUTCOME: \- Change in BoP: change...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of gingivitis (BoP \> 25%);
- Presence of at least 5 teeth per quadrant;
- Systemically healthy;
- Age between 20 and 40 years old.
Exclusion
- Presence of periodontal disease, defined as \>3 mm of clinical attachment loss at any site;
- Presence of fixed retainers, orthodontic appliances or complex prothetic restorations;
- Presence of crowding;
- Pregnant or lactating;
- Allergy to chlorhexidine or erythritol;
- Smoking \>10 cigarettes per day;
- Unwillingness to undergo the proposed treatment and recalls;
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 3 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
41 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04455269
Start Date
May 3 2017
End Date
April 1 2019
Last Update
July 15 2020
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Magda Mensi
Brescia, Lombardy, Italy, 25123