Health Condition 1: K045- Chronic apical periodontitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Photodynamic
therapy: Root canal treatment using photodynamic therapy with nontoxic
photosensitizer dye as disinfection method which will be used 3
times for 30 sec duration.
Control In
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with a history of type 2 DM (with HbA1c =6.5%) 2. Mature permanent teeth with apical periodontitis as confirmed by a negative response to cold and electric pulp tests 3. Radiographic evidence of AP (minimum size 2 mm ×2 mm)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with Periodontitis with pocket depth = 4mm 2. Systemic disorders other than diabetes mellitus (type 2) 3. Patients taking steroids, pregnant patients 4. Patients with cracks/fractures of the tooth 5. Patients who underwent a procedural errors 6. Smokers 7. Patients with a history of antibiotic intake in the preceding month were excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| change in apical bone density (PAI score) at 3, 6 months time interval and the presence of clinical signs & symptoms or abnormal findings (ie, spontaneous pain, presence of sinus tract, swelling, mobility, periodontal probing depth greater than baseline measurements, or sensitivity to percussion and palpation).Timepoint: Baseline, 3 & 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of the periapical healing with glycemic level of the patientTimepoint: Baseline, 6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Pragya pandey
Faculty of Dental Sciences King Georges Medical university Lucknow
Outcome results
None listed