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Instruction for pulp therapy done purposefully in patients with severe bone loss around the tooth.

Guidelines forsuggesting intentional root canal therapy in patients with severe periodontal bone loss.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/08/015327
Enrollment
105
Registered
2018-08-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- chronic periodontitis

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

DR SHIVAPRASAD BM
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Moderate to advanced chronic periodontitis patients, of clinical attachment level(CAL) >3mm in 30% or more sites. 2. Well-aligned mandibular molars with the radiographic evidence of bone loss extending beyond the root apex, no spacing, no crowding, no rotation and no intrusion and no extrusion were included. 3.Patients between the age group of 25-70 years. 4.Patients who were willing to consent for the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: •Systemic diseases that can alter the course of periodontal disease. •Subjects on any medication taken within last 6 months which may alter the periodontal status. •Pregnant women. •Molars with fused roots, caries and proximity to maxillary sinus •Subjects with limited mouth opening •Patients with intra oral conditions present that interfere with radiographic evaluation such as orthodontic wire, extensive restorative work, shallow palatal vault. •Single rooted teeth with extensive bone loss and poor prognosis.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The amount of bone loss beyond the root apex and the amount of residual bone in tooth with severe periodontal bone loss, irrespective of root canal treatment.Timepoint: Patients who did not undergo intentional root canal therapy was assessed at 6 weeks postperiodontal therapy for any developed secondary endodontic signs and symptoms.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The amount of bone loss beyond the root apex and the amount of residual bone in tooth with severe periodontal bone loss, irrespective of root canal treatment.Timepoint: Patients who did not undergo intentional root canal therapy was assessed at 6 weeks postperiodontal therapy for any developed secondary endodontic signs and symptoms.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR Geetha K

Rajarajeshwari dental college and hospital

drspbmath@gmail.com9901759011

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026