Status:
COMPLETED
Utilization of a Periodontal Endoscope in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
Lead Sponsor:
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
Conditions:
Periodontitis, Adult
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of teeth deep cleaning or scaling and root planing (SRP) using a periodontal endoscope (Perioscopy®) versus traditional SRP using magnify...
Detailed Description
Twenty-five (25) patients were recruited for the study that exhibited mild to moderate periodontitis. SRP or deep cleaning was rendered by the same experienced hygienist, following random assignment o...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 years of age or older
- in good general health
- given a diagnosis of mild-moderate generalized chronic periodontitis per the 1999 world workshop classification of periodontal diseases and conditions
- required whole mouth SRP
- teeth had a maximum of 6mm probing pocket depth at any site
- at least one molar present in each arch, excluding third molars.
Exclusion
- any requirement for antibiotic premedication prior to dental treatment
- uncontrolled hypertension
- uncontrolled diabetes
- subject unwilling to sign the informed consent
- subject needed any antibiotic intervention for unrelated conditions
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 17 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 5 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
25 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05293301
Start Date
August 17 2018
End Date
March 5 2020
Last Update
March 24 2022
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry (Dept of Periodontics)
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70119