K05.3
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with a diagnosis of periodontitis therapy (UPT), = 10 natural teeth, signed declaration of consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with a diagnosis of periodontitis with ongoing pre-treatment or anti-infective therapy (root planing), lack of knowledge of the German language, dental students or dental professionals, = 50 revitalised teeth, infectious diseases (HIV, hepatitis C, etc.), Contraindication for ultrasonic devices: Pacemaers, contraindication for air-polishing devices: respiratory diseases (asthma, COPD, tubercolusis, etc.), allergies (CHX, erythritol)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary endpoint ist the treatment time required for professional mechanical plaque removal (PMPR) per patient. Time measurement is conducted during treatment, starting from the moment instruments are picked up until they are placed down. The dental assistant records the duration using a stopwatch and documents it on a standarized data collection sheet. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effectivness (PI), Efficiency, Questionnaire on Patient Comfort, Questionnaire on Handling | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Zentrum für Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde (Poliklinik für Zahnerhaltung, Parodontologie und Endodontologie)