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Low-level Laser Therapy as an Adjunct to Non-surgical Periodontal Treatment

The Effect of Low-level Laser Therapy on Levels of Tissue Plasminogen Activator and Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1 in Gingival Crevicular Fluid of Stage 3-4, Grade C Periodontitis Patients Received Non-surgical Periodontal Treatment.

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05233501
Enrollment
15
Registered
2022-02-10
Start date
2017-01-01
Completion date
2018-08-30
Last updated
2022-02-10

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Conditions

Periodontal Attachment Loss, Periodontal Disease, AVDC Stage 3, Periodontal Disease, AVDC Stage 4, Periodontal Diseases, Periodontal Inflammation

Keywords

periodontitis, lasers, prospective, plasminogen activator inhibitor 1, tissue plasminogen activator, low-level laser therapy, periodontal treatment

Brief summary

The present study aimed to investigate the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) on the plasminogen-activating system in Stage 3-4, Grade C periodontitis patients.

Detailed description

Limited data is available regarding the effects of various periodontal treatment protocols on GCF t-PA and PAI-1 levels, and the extent to which LLLT in conjunction with NSPT affects these levels in patients with Stage 3-4, Grade C periodontitis is unknown. Therefore, this study measured standard clinical outcomes and GCF t-PA and PAI-1 levels in patients with Stage 3-4 Grade, C periodontitis in order to assess the use of LLLT as an adjunct to standard NSPT. This split-mouth study was conducted with 15 Stage 3-4, Grade C periodontitis patients and 15 healthy individuals matched for age and sex. Participants were grouped as follows: Periodontitis/NSPT (Sham); Periodontitis/NSPT+LLLT (LLLT); Periodontally Healthy (Control). LLLT was applied following NSPT and again on post-treatment Days 2 and 7. Clinical parameters were recorded at baseline (i.e. before NSPT) and on Day 30. Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) samples were collected at baseline and during follow-up visits on Days 7, 14 and 30. GCF t-PA and PAI-1 levels were measured with ELISA.

Interventions

PROCEDUREnon-surgical periodontal treatment

standart periodontal therapy

PROCEDURElow level laser therapy

adjunctive application of low level laser therapy to non-surgical periodontal treatment

Sponsors

University of Beykent
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

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

Intervention model description

a split-mouth randomized controlled clinical study

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Stage 3-4, Grade C periodontitis (at least one site with probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment level (CAL) ≥5 mm in their incisors and/or first molars and at least 6 other teeth with similar PD and CAL measurements, with alveolar bone loss confirmed by radiography; familial aggregation; * presence of ≥16 teeth; * no periodontal treatment in the 6 months prior to data collection; * non-smoker

Exclusion criteria

* systemic problems, including a medical history of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus, or cardiovascular disease; * compromised immune system; * pregnancy, menopause, or lactation; * ongoing drug therapy that might affect the clinical characteristics of periodontitis; * use of systemic antimicrobials during the 6 weeks prior to data collection

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
the change in GCF tissue plasminogen activatorbaseline and during follow-up visits on Days 7, 14 and 30.Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) samples were collected before SRP treatment and on days 7, 14 and 30 of follow- up and the change of the related mediator at those time points. The Amount of the related mediator were evaluated using enzyme- linked immunosorbent assay \[ELISA\] kit. Total amounts (pg/30 s) of the mediator collected from each sample in a 30- second period were calculated and recorded for analysis.
the change in GCF plasminogen activator inhibitor 1baseline and during follow-up visits on Days 7, 14 and 30.Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) samples were collected before SRP treatment and on days 7, 14 and 30 of follow- up and the change of the related mediator at those time points. The Amount of the related mediator were evaluated using enzyme- linked immunosorbent assay \[ELISA\] kit. Total amounts (pg/30 s) of the mediator collected from each sample in a 30- second period were calculated and recorded for analysis.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 10, 2026