Health Condition 1: K050- Acute gingivitis Health Condition 2: K051- Chronic gingivitis Health Condition 3: K053- Chronic periodontitis Health Condition 4: K055- Other periodontal diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Photodynamic therapy with photosensitizer 0.5% riboflavin.: Photosensitizer 0.5% riboflavin will be injected in the free gingival area of first molar region of the allocated quadrant an
Sponsors
Samkit Bothra
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Age: 12-25 years. 2.Patients who could follow specific brushing techniques as instructed by the researcher. 3.Patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment from at least 6 months. 4.Patients with all erupted permanent teeth except third molars. 5.Patients with minimal crowding (up to 3 mm). 6.Patients who were willing to sign informed consent (self/parent/guardian).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Individuals with special needs. 2.Patient with adverse oral habits such as smoking, tobacco chewing, nail biting. 3.Patients with diseases or under drugs which affects the gingiva. 4.Patients with carious or restored permanent central incisors, canines or first molars. 5.Provision of any periodontal treatment in the past 6 months and during the period of clinical trial. 6.Pregnant or lactating women.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Microbial colony count change and Periodontal health change after intervention.Timepoint: T0 and after 28 days T1 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| not applicableTimepoint: not applicable | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Samkit Bothra
Chhattisgarh dental college and research institute
Outcome results
None listed