Status:
COMPLETED
Air-polishing or Conventional Treatment
Lead Sponsor:
University of Bergen
Conditions:
Periodontitis
Adult Periodontitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Background: To effectively disrupt microbial biofilm and remove dental calculus with minimal damage to the root surface and soft tissues with limited patient discomfort constitute a significant tenet ...
Detailed Description
INTRODUCTION.Traditionally, periodontal debridement is accomplished using curettes, sonic or ultrasonic scalers, all presenting comparable outcomes.1,2 However, periodic root instrumentation may lead ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Received supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) every 3-6 months for 2-3 years following periodontal therapy.
- Having bilateral non-mobile, fully erupted mandibular first, second or third molars with degree II furcation defects.
- PD≥4 mm with bleeding or pus on probing. -
Exclusion
- Mobile mandibular molars, molars with clinical or radiographic evidence of supra-/subgingival calculus or apical pathology.
- Use of systemic antibiotics within 6 months or SPT within 3 months of study.
- Any current medical condition affecting periodontal treatment or use of the abrasive air-polishing device.
- Subjects with diabetes, cancer, HIV/aids, acute infections, disorders that may compromise wound healing, or pregnant women.
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Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2015
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04493398
Start Date
June 1 2015
End Date
December 1 2018
Last Update
July 30 2020
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