Periodontitis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Stage III and IV periodontitis; at least 6 sites with probing depths greater than or equal to 6 mm in at least 2 multirooted teeth or 2 single-radicular teeth in at least one quadrant; radiographic bone loss extending from the middle to the apical third of the roots; at least 18 teeth; over 18 years of age; in good general health; agree to participate in the study by signing a consent form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Smokers; Pregnant or lactating women; Patients who have received periodontal treatment within the past 6 months; Chronic use of drugs that affect the periodontal response such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, anticonvulsants, immunosuppressants and sodium channel blockers within 6 months; Systemic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, metabolic syndromes, respiratory diseases or need for antibiotic prophylaxis; Patients who have braces; History of sensitivity to chlorhexidine
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find an improvement in the clinical parameters evaluated (plaque index, bleeding index, probing depth, clinical attachment level, and periodontal pocket closure). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The patient's quality of life is expected to improve, and will be assessed using the OHIP 14 questionnaire at baseline, and at 3 and 6 month follow-up. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia de São José dos Campos/ICTSJC/UNESP