Effect of conventional scaling and root planning with and without diode laser 940 nm on gingival sulcus disinfection in chronic periodontitis patients

Effect of conventional scaling and root planning with and without diode laser 940 nm on gingival sulcus disinfection in chronic periodontitis patients: a randomized clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20120215009014N234

Enrollment

Registered

2018-09-04

Start date

2018-04-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-10-11

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Conditions

Chronic periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Conventional scaling and root planning plus radiating diode laser 940 nm, Type E3 and an optical fiber diameter of 300 microns at 10 degrees angle for 15 seconds. I

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age of 18 to 65 years; At least 15 teeth; Visible plaque (less than or equal to 30%); At least 2 teeth with a pocket depth of more than 4 mm

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy or breastfeeding; Using alcohol or cigarette; Using vitamin; Using antibiotic; Using anti-inflammatory drugs; Periodontal treatment in the past year

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Probing pocket depth. Timepoint: Before intervention, 4, and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: By physical examination.;Measuring clinical attachment level. Timepoint: Before intervention, 4, and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: By physical examination.;Measuring gingival index. Timepoint: Before intervention, 4, and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: By physical examination.;Measuring bleeding on probing. Timepoint: Before intervention, 4, and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: By physical examination.;Measuring plaque index. Timepoint: Before intervention, 4, and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: By physical examination.	—

Measure

Time frame

Probing pocket depth. Timepoint: Before intervention, 4, and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: By physical examination.;Measuring clinical attachment level. Timepoint: Before intervention, 4, and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: By physical examination.;Measuring gingival index. Timepoint: Before intervention, 4, and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: By physical examination.;Measuring bleeding on probing. Timepoint: Before intervention, 4, and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: By physical examination.;Measuring plaque index. Timepoint: Before intervention, 4, and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: By physical examination.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactLeila Mohammadpoor

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

leilamohamadpour93@gmail.com+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 6, 2026