Antiresorptive Drugs, Periodontitis
Conditions
Brief summary
This observational study investigates the one-point in time and course of clinical periodontal and dental parameters during supportive periodontal therapy in patients under and without antiresorptive medication.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Heidelberg University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients undergoing supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) after completing anti-infectious therapy (AIT) in the Section of Periodontology, Clinic of Conservative Dentistry, University Hospital Heidelberg * Regular attendance to SPT (no interruption of interval of more than one year) * Existing radiographs (orthopantomogram or dental status) of up to six months before AIT * ART-group: patients on antiresorptive medication (underlying diseases: osteoporosis, cancer diseases) * Understanding of participation in this study and given informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Patients \< 18 years * Patients who underwent radiation therapy * Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Is there a difference in the clinical attachment level between patients under antiresorptive therapy and without antiresorptive medication? | 0 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Is Intraoral digital photography suitable for DMFT and implants assessment? | 0 months |
| Is there a difference in the clinical attachmentlevel between baseline and 12 months after the beginning of supportive periodontal therapy in patients under antiresorptive therapy compared to patients without antiresorptive medication? | 12 months |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed