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Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients Aged 35 - 44 years 2) AAP 1999 criteria will be followed for diagnosis of chronic periodontitis patients 3) Patient having with bilateral periodontal destruction in mandibular posterior segment (involving minimum 3 teeth). 4) Periodontal destruction manifesting in form of moderate periodontal pockets (5-6mm) with clinical attachment loss.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Smokers 2) Pregnancy or use of hormone contraceptives 3) Systemic condition / disease/ any medication having influence on the course of periodontal disease and therapy 4) Patients with history of use of antibiotics within the last 6 months and use of anti-inflammatory drugs within the last 3 months 5) Patients with history of periodontal treatment in the last year 6) Sites with gingival recession / pseudo periodontal pockets / advanced periodontal destruction with intra bony defects/ mobility 7) Teeth with restorations, endodontic lesions 8) Patients who are known hypersensitive for PDT dye 9) Patients contraindicated for laser intervention
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| clinical parameters: 1.Probing Pocket Depth 2.Clinical Attachment LossTimepoint: baseline, 3 months, 6months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Microflora in subgingival plaque samplesTimepoint: Baseline and 6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
SRM Dental College