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Photodynamic Therapy and Periodontal Therapy. A Clinical, Microbiological and Immunoenzymatic Analysis

Photodynamic Therapy and Periodontal Therapy. A Clinical, Microbiological and Immunoenzymatic Analysis.

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01670305
Enrollment
75
Registered
2012-08-22
Start date
2011-02-28
Completion date
2013-03-31
Last updated
2013-09-12

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Conditions

Periodontal Disease

Brief summary

Residual pockets and furcation defects are challenging sites that require additional periodontal therapy. The aim of this study is evaluate 1)the effect of a single photodynamic therapy (PDT) as monotherapy residual pockets in single rooted teeth and 2) the effect of PDT in association with scaling and root planing (SRP) in class II furcation lesions with probing pocket depth (PPD) \>5mm and bleeding on probing (BoP). A blind randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted in subjects presenting at least three residual pockets in single root teeth and subjects with at least one molar presenting class II furcation defect. To evaluate the effect of a single PDT as monotherapy in residual pockets, the selected sites were assigned to receive: PDT alone, photosensitizer alone or SRP alone. To evaluate the effect of PDT in association with SRP in class II furcation lesions, the selected sites were assigned to PDT+SRP or SRP alone. Clinical, microbiological and immunoenzymatic analyses were assessed at baseline, 3 and 6 months post-therapies.

Detailed description

Residual pockets and class II furcation lesions are challenging sites that require additional periodontal therapy. The aims of this study were to evaluate: 1\) the effect of a single PDT as monotherapy residual pockets in single rooted teeth and 2) the effect of PDT in association with SRP in class II furcation lesions. A blind randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted in subjects presenting at least three residual pockets in single root teeth and subjects with at least one molar presenting class II furcation involvement. To evaluate the effect of a single PDT as monotherapy in residual pockets, the selected sites were assigned to receive one of following therapies: PDT alone, photosensitizer alone or SRP alone. To evaluate the effect of PDT in association with SRP in class II furcation lesions, the selected sites were assigned to receive PDT+SRP or SRP alone. Microbiological, immunoenzymatic analyses and clinical parameters: probing pocket depth (PPD), position of the gingival margin (PGM), relative clinical attachment level (RCAL), full mouth plaque (FMPS) and bleeding score (FMBS), will be assessed at baseline,3 and 6 months post-therapies.

Interventions

PROCEDUREResidual pockets will be treated by laser + photosensitizer

Experimental group: Residual pockets will be treated by laser + photosensitizer

PROCEDUREResidual pockets will be treated only photosensitizer

Placebo Comparator: Residual pockets will be treated only photosensitizer

PROCEDUREResidual pockets will be treated scaling and root planing

Active Comparator: Residual pockets will be treated scaling and root planing

PROCEDURElaser + photosensitizer associated with scaling and root planing

Experimental group: furcation defects will be treated by laser + photosensitizer associated with scaling and root planing

PROCEDUREfurcation defects will be treated by scaling and root planing

Active Comparator: furcation defects will be treated by scaling and root planing

Sponsors

Paulista University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* diagnosis of chronic periodontitis (according to the criteria of the 1999 international classification) * at least three contralateral single rooted teeth with residual PPD \> 5mm with bleeding on probing (BoP) in supportive periodontal therapy or with at least one molar presenting class II furcation defect.

Exclusion criteria

* pregnancy * lactation * current smoking and smoking within the past 10 years * antibiotic therapies in the previous 6 months * use of mouth rinses containing antimicrobials in the preceding 2 months * systemic conditions that could affect the progression of periodontitis * orthodontic appliances * use of long-term administration of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive medications

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change from baseline in Clinical attachment level at 3 and 6 months.baseline, 3 and 6 months post-therapies

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Probing Pocket depthbaseline, 3 and 6 months post-therapies.

Countries

Brazil

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026