parodontitis gum disease periodontitis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * be aged 18 and over; * have a minimum of 20 teeth, * have chronic periodontitis * be capable of giving informed consent themselves.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: * less than 20 teeth * pregnancy or breast feading * complexe medical background * long-term use of antibacterial- or anti-inflammatory medication * unable to use the capsules the way they are prescribed * regular use of vitamin supplements
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical parameters of the periodontal condition: Modifief gingival index (MGI), Marginal bleeding on probing, Probing Pocket depth (PPD), quality-of-life assessment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Other clinical parameters: % bleeding sites, recession, attachment level, plaque scores. Biochemical parameters: levels of vit. C and beta carotene, hsCRP, number of leukocytes, glucose, insulin, fibrinogen, HbA1c, cholesterol, triglycerides | — |
Countries
Netherlands