Periodontitis. Gingivitis
Conditions
Interventions
In this randomized, controlled clinical trial with a split-mouth design, 24 subjects undergoing periodontal maintenance will receive in periodontal pockets equal to or greater than 4mm scaling and roo
E02.186.500
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Universidade de Taubaté
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Present at least one appointment for periodontal maintenance therapy in the 12-month interval; bilateral presence of greater equal 2 interproximal sites with a probing depth greater equal 5 mm; clinical attachment levels greater equal 4mm and presence of bleeding on probing (not same tooth)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who were absent from maintenance therapy for more than 12 months. diabetics; former/ somoking; antibiotic use for any purpose within 3 months prior to entering the study; pregnancy and/or lactating women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To assess whether there was an increase in the level of clinical periodontal attachment in residual periodontal pockets treated with additional photodynamic therapy (aPDT). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Obtain greater reduction in the levels of periodontopathogens and cytokines in the test group (additional treatment with PDT) compared to the control group (placebo) by means of real-time PCR or ELISA. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactFernando Costa
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Outcome results
None listed