Periodontitis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Women, men, and all gender identities and sexual orientations. Diagnosis of stage III or IV periodontitis, defined as a chronic multifactorial inflammatory disease associated with a dysbiotic biofilm and characterized by the progressive destruction of the dental attachment apparatus. The diagnostic criteria for stage III or IV include interproximal attachment loss of 5 mm or more at the worst site or radiographic bone loss extending to the middle or apical third of the root, according to the 2018 classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions. Presence of at least 10% of sites with bleeding on periodontal probing. Presence of at least two sites with probing depth = 5 mm and bleeding on probing. Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus, with HbA1c = 6.5%. Treatment for diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemic medications and/or insulin
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Periodontal treatment in the last 6 months. Use of antimicrobial and immunomodulatory medications in the last three months. Presence of systemic conditions (other than type 2 diabetes mellitus) that interfere with periodontal status, including HIV, immune disorders, morbid obesity (BMI = 40), or underweight (BMI = 18.5). Pregnant or lactating individuals. Tobacco use
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Periodontal clinical parameters, measured by the bleeding on probing index (BOP), probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), and the reduction in the number of periodontal pockets with probing depth =5 mm. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in the microbiome;Levels of inflammatory cytokines;Proteomic analysis of saliva | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Universidade de Brasília