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Comparing the efficacy of LM ErgoMax and Hu-friedy instruments in deep cleaning.

Comparison of the non-surgical periodontal treatment outcome and clinicians comfort levels using LM ErgoMax over Hu-friedy hand instruments.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/09/036951
Enrollment
50
Registered
2021-09-29
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: K053- Chronic periodontitis

Interventions

Intervention1: LM root planning instruments: evaluating the effectiveness of removal of calculus and granulation tissue by using LM root planning instruments. Control Intervention1: Hufriedy Root plan

Sponsors

NHari Priya
Lead Sponsor
Dr Gautami S penmetsa
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Minimum of 20 teeth in the mouth . Patients have not received any periodontal treatment in the last six months to 1 year.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with uncontrolled systemic diseases. Physically and Mentally Challenged individuals

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate clinical parameters. To assess and compare clinicians comfort levels and handling characteristics of both types of instruments by examining the size, shape , surface texture, and weight of the instruments. To assess the effect of instruments design on static friction and pinch forces required to perform root planing. Timepoint: All clinical parameters will be evaluated at 1 week and 1 month after Root planning and clinician comfort levels will be assessed by questionare.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
no secondary outcomesTimepoint: no time points

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactHaripriya

Vishnu Dental College

gautamipenmetsa@gmail.com9951011618

Outcome results

None listed

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