None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
“Periodontal diseases are chronic, microbially induced inflammatory disorders that affect the structures that support teeth” (Philstrom et al 2005) The treatment has traditionally been the thorough mechanical removal of the microbial environment; the biofilm. The aim of this study is to examine the clinical and microbial outcomes by the supplementary use of air polishing with erythritol powder.
Interventions
A trained periodontist and a periodontics registrar will undertake the procedures and examination. Both have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and one holds a Masters in Periodontics.
Baseline 2 x 60mins
Pre-study treatment will occur over 2 appointments and involves the consent procedure as well as alginate impressions and radiography (panoramic or periapical as suitable for the patient)
Periodontal treatment will occur over 2 sessions for each patient at the following next available times (2x 6
A trained periodontist and a periodontics registrar will undertake the procedures and examination. Both have a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and one holds a Masters in Periodontics. Baseline 2 x 60mins Pre-study treatment will occur over 2 appointments and involves the consent procedure as well as alginate impressions and radiography (panoramic or periapical as suitable for the patient) Periodontal treatment will occur over 2 sessions for each patient at the following next available times (2x 60 mins) Use of "air polishing", compressed air with erythritol powder, in combination with ultrasonic and hand instrumentation (EMS ultrasonic scaler, Hu-Friedy Gracey and Universal Currettes) in the initial treatment and supportive treatment of periodontitis Recall will occur at 3 months (1x60mins) where supportive periodontal therapy will occur and clinical and microbiological measurements No adherence measurements will be undertaken, though a record of treatment is always kept for assessment.
Sponsors
Sydney Dental Hospital
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Patients with mild or moderate generalised chronic periodontitis Approximal Plaque Index less than 40%, Sulcus Bleeding Index less than 30%
Exclusion criteria
Less than 18 years old systematic conditions which may influence the periodontal disease pregnancy smokers language other than English (booking of interpreters unfeasible)
Outcome results
None listed