Health Condition 1: K053- Chronic periodontitis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: For group A (healthy periodontium): Subjects with age group: 25-50 years both males and females. Individuals having 20 teeth or more. Systemically healthy participants. Intact periodontium with BOP less than 10% and PD less than or equal to 3mm without clinical attachment loss or radiographic sign of alveolar bone destruction. For group B (chronic periodontitis): Chronic periodontitis with CAL greater than or equal to 2 mm, PD greater than or equal to 5 mm and radiographic bone loss extending to the mid-third of the root or beyond.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with any systemic diseases. Patients taking medication affecting periodontal health. Patients who have undergone periodontal therapy in the past 6 months. Pregnant and lactating women. Participants with xerostomia. Smokers and Tobacco users.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Salivary melatonin levels, tannerella forsythiaTimepoint: Baseline, 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical parameters plaque index, gingival index, probing pocket depth, clinical attachment level and bleeding on probingTimepoint: Baseline and 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Sri Rajiv Gandi College of Dental Sciences and Hospital