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.
  • \-

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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