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Evaluating Three Approaches to Treat Bad Breath and Gum Issues: A Comparative Study

Clinical Efficacy of Three Different Full Mouth Disinfection Protocols for the treatment of Halitosis and Periodontitis- A Comparative Randomized Controlled Trial. - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/09/074420
Enrollment
189
Registered
2024-09-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-10-14

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: Conventional Full Mouth Disinfection Protocol: 1. Procedure Overview: - FMD aims to perform scaling and root planning within one or two visits within a 24-hour range to prevent cross

Sponsors

Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Subjects aged between 18-65 years and diagnosed with Halitosis and Stage II/III/IV of periodontitis. Halitosis will be confirmed by organoleptic scoring method and by using portable volatile sulfur compound monitor Tanita HC-312F Fitscan Portable Breath Checker. The red code indicates high levels of VSCs suggesting malodor or bad breath. Periodontitis will be classified using AAP 2017 Classification of Periodontal & Peri-implant diseases. 2. Subjects with willingness to participate and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with systemic conditions, medications affecting periodontal health and production of volatile sulfur compounds. 2. Subjects with ENT infections, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, GERD, renal diseases, liver disorders 3. Subjects with adverse oral habits like smoking, tobacco or gutkha chewing 4. Individuals with contraindications to specific protocols (e.g., allergies to chemical antiseptics, photosensitizers, herbal components). 5. Pregnant or lactating women.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Periodontal parameters like Gingival index (GI), Plaque Index (PI), Pocket probing depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL) and severity of halitosis using Organoleptic Scoring, Tongue Coating index (TCI) will also be assessed pre and postoperatively at 45 days and 90 days respectively.Timepoint: Improvements in periodontal health and reduction in halitosis following treatment offered in three treatment groups as evidenced by improvements in outcome variables assessed pre and post operatively (at Baseline, 45 days and 90 days post treatment respectively).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Economic Outcomes: Cost-effectiveness of the treatment, including direct & indirect costs. Functional Outcomes: Improvements in chewing efficiency, speech, & other functional aspects of oral health. Aesthetic Outcomes: Patient satisfaction with the aesthetic results of the treatment.Timepoint: improvements in secondary outcome variables assessed pre & post operatively. (at Baseline, 45 days & 90 days post treatment respectively).

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSameer Anil Zope

School of Dental Sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad

aoldentist@gmail.com9890669053

Outcome results

None listed

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