Evaluation of Nonsurgical Treatment of Deep Periodontal Pockets (7-10mm) Using AIRFLOW4 Prophylaxis Master Device with Erythritol Powder versus Conventional Instrumentation: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

What this Trial Is About

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory condition that damages the tissues supporting the teeth, often leading to tooth loss. This trial is evaluating the effects of two nonsurgical treatments for deep periodontal pockets measuring 7 to 10 mm. The study compares the use of the AIRFLOW4 Prophylaxis Master device with erythritol powder against conventional hand and ultrasonic instruments, assessing various clinical and patient-centered outcomes. Participants will receive either treatment with the AIRFLOW device that removes biofilm and stains both above and below the gum line using a special erythritol powder and advanced piezo technology, or conventional treatment using a combination of ultrasonic and hand scaling tools. The AIRFLOW treatment includes biofilm disclosure and no-pain technology. Conventional treatment involves subgingival debridement with piezo devices and hand curettes until the teeth surfaces are clean. All patients receive oral hygiene instructions after treatment. During the study, participants will undergo clinical examinations including pocket depth, attachment level, plaque and calculus indexes, bleeding on probing, and pain and satisfaction assessments at baseline and multiple follow-up visits up to 6 months. Radiographs and photographs will be taken at specific time points. The primary outcome is change in probing pocket depth, and other outcomes include patient comfort, treatment time, cost-effectiveness, and number of healed pockets. The total study duration per participant is 6 months with regular follow-ups.

Evaluation Of Nonsurgical Treatment Of Deep Periodontal Pockets (7-10mm) Using AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master Device With Erythritol Powder vs Conventional Instrumentation