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To compare a substance in gum fluids of smokers and non-smokers with gum disease before and after treatment with and without red light therapy.

A randomized controlled trial comparing the effect of low level laser therapy as an adjunct to scaling and root planing on MMP-8 levels in smoking and nonsmoking patients with chronic periodontitis â?? A clinico biochemical study.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/11/022143
Enrollment
16
Registered
2019-11-26
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

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: LASER: Diode LASER 810nm Control Intervention1: Scaling and Root planing: Debridement of supra gingival and sub gingival calclus

Sponsors

Dr Parikshith H M
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects with chronic periodontitis. Subjects with periodontal pocket Subjects who are current smokers (>= 10 cigarettes/day) and nonsmokers.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects with any systemic disease. Subjects who have undergone any periodontal treatment in the last 6 months. Subjects who have received antibiotics/anti-inflammatory drugs/steroids in the recent past Pregnant or lactating women. Subjects with teeth mobility of grade III. Subjects with periodontal pockets greater than 10mm. Subjects who are current smokers and smoke less than 10 cigarettes per day.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Expecting reduction in Probing Pocket Depth, gain in Clinical Attachment Level and reduction in MMP - 8 levels in gingival crevicular fluidTimepoint: Baseline, 1 month and 3 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Gradual reduction of Probing pocket depth, increase in Clinical attachment level and Gradual reduction in MMP - 8 levels.Timepoint: Baseline, 1 month and 3 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Amit Walvekar

Coorg Institute Of Dental Sciences

amitakw@rediffmail.com9480085687

Outcome results

None listed

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