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Effectiveness of a minimally invasive non-surgical approach in the treatment of periodontitis (teeth-supporting tissues infection)

Efficacy of minimally invasive non-surgical approach in the initial therapy of stage III Periodontitis: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN14159503
Enrollment
10
Registered
2022-10-18
Start date
2022-04-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-31

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Stage III periodontitis with deep periodontal pockets Oral Health

Interventions

Day 1: 1. Examination 2. Supragingival scaling 4. Oral hygiene instructions 5. Impression taking in order to make a stent with grooves f

Sponsors

Damascus University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Good general health 2. Able to provide voluntary written approval 3. Aged 18 years old and over 4. Have periodontitis stage III 5. Have periodontal pockets of 6 mm or more on both sides of the same arch 6. Have less than 20% of FMPS (Full Mouth Plaque Score)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Systemic diseases that interfere with the healing of periodontal tissues (diabetes, Hyperparathyroidism, etc.) 2. Life-threatening diseases 3. Pregnancy or breastfeeding 4. Heavy smokers (more than 20 units a day) 5. Furcation involvement at the same area to be treated 6. Tooth mobility 7. Periodontal treatment in the last 12 months 8. Patients who showed no sign of corporation in terms of good oral hygiene 9. Radiation therapy 10. Alcoholics 11. Drugs that interfere with periodontal healing

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Clinical attachment level (CAL) recorded at a scheduled visit after 3 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Probing depth (PD) measured using a periodontal probe at a scheduled visit after 3 months 2. Gingival recession (REC) measured using a periodontal probe at a scheduled visit after 3 months 3. Bleeding on probing (BOP) measured using a periodontal probe at a scheduled visit after 3 months 4. Closed pockets percentage (4 mm or less with no bleeding on probing) measured using a periodontal probe at a scheduled visit after 3 months

Countries

Syria

Outcome results

None listed

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