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Use of Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure and Low Level Laser Therapy for Periodontitis Patients

Evaluation of Efficacy of LANAP and Adjunctive LLLT Application in the Treatment of Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04694222
Acronym
LANAP LLLT
Enrollment
89
Registered
2021-01-05
Start date
2017-10-02
Completion date
2018-06-15
Last updated
2021-01-05

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Conditions

Periodontitis

Keywords

Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure, Low Level Laser Therapy, periodontitis, non-surgical periodontal therapy

Brief summary

In this study, it is evaluated the effects of laser assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP) and low level laser therapy (LLLT) and on clinical, biochemical and radiographic parameters in addition to non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT).

Detailed description

The study was designed as a randomized-controlled, single-blind and parallel design consisting of 80 patients with chronic periodontitis. Study consists of 4 groups, with 20 patients in each group. Group 1 received only NSPT, Group 2 received NSPT+LANAP, Group 3 received NSPT+LLLT, and Group 4 received NSPT+LANAP+LLLT. Clinical measurements of patients and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) were taken before treatment and after 1 and 3 months. In GCF, interleukin-1beta, interleukin-10 and vascular endothelial growth factor were analyzed. Standard periapical radiographs were taken for radiographic measurements. In moderate (4-6 mm) and deep pockets (7 mm and above), it was found that all groups treated with laser significantly decrease pocket depth (PD) and clinic attachment level (CAL) compared to Group 1. Group 3 caused significantly less gingival recession than all other groups. There was no statistical difference between the groups in biochemical markers. Radiographic analysis revealed that only Group 2 achieved significant bone filling compared to Group 1. Bot LANAP and LLLT application in the deep pockets provide an additional contribution to NSPT. It has been found that LLLT administration leads to decrease in PD by creating a minimum recession.

Interventions

For LANAP, the fiber optic tip of the Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm) (Fotona Fidelis AT, USA) was used. For LLLT R24 biostimulation handpiece tip (950-μm) Nd:YAG laser (1064 nm) was used.

Sponsors

Turkısh Medicines And Medical Devices Agency
CollaboratorUNKNOWN
Izmir Katip Celebi University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Masking description

Clinical measurements were performed by a masked calibrated researcher to provide blindness

Intervention model description

single-blind randomized controlled clinical study

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
25 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* periodontitis of periodontal stage II, III, or IV with grades B * with at least 12 teeth in the mouth and had ≥4 teeth but not all of them in the same quadrant * with Probing depth of ≥5 mm, Clinical attachment level of ≥4 mm * radiographic evidence of alveolar bone loss

Exclusion criteria

* smoking * pregnancy and lactation * using antibiotics in the last 6 months and anti-inflammatory drugs in the last 3rd months, * having the systemic disease and the use of the drug that will affect the periodontal condition, having restoration of the adjacent tooth to be collected gingival crevicular fluid

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Clinical attachment level gainBaselineThe clinical attachment level is determined by measuring the distance from the cemento-enamel junction to the gingival margin and adding the pocket depth to it.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Probing depthBaselineIt is determined by measuring the distance from the gingival margin to the pocket base
Gingival indexBaselineFor assessing severity of gingivitis, and its location by examining qualitative changes of gingival tissues
Plaque indexBaselineThis index measures the thickness of plaque on gingival one third
Bleeding on probingBaselineIn this index, probing is performed by gently walking around the pocket and bleeding is evaluated. As a result of probing, evaluation is made by looking at the presence or absence of bleeding in the gingiva.
Interleukin-1betaBaselineIL-1 is a protein produced mainly by monocytes and macrophages as a polyclonal activator.
Interleukin-10BaselineIL-10 is an 18 kilodalton (KD) cytokine with a wide variety of (pleiotropic) effects.
vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)BaselineVEGF is a glycoprotein molecule that is a potential stimulator of angiogenesis.
Radiographic bone fillBaselineThe effects of treatments on bone loss were evaluated by making some measurements on periapical radiography.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

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