Clinical effects of subantimicrobial dose doxycycline

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Clinical effects of subantimicrobial dose doxycycline.; Other specified disorders of teeth and supporting structures

• Registration Number: IRCT201205058205N2
• Lead Sponsor: Vice chancellor for research, Shahid Sadoghi University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 44

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criterion: having at leat 14 untreated teeth with mild periodontitis in two quadrantsthat need comprehensive treatment.
Exclusion criteria were: pregnant women; patients with a history of tetracycline sensitivity; any sytemic infection requiring antibiotic prophylaxy for dental procedures; history of intake of tetracycline during the 3 last months; history of periodontal therapy (scaling and root planing or periodontal surgery) during the last 3 months.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
PPD: The distance between the gingival margin and depth of sulcus. Timepoint: Before treatment, 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Periodontal probe, mm.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
BOP: bleeding on probing. Timepoint: Before treatment, 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Periodontal probe,mm.;CAL: The distance between cementoenamel junction (CEJ) and the bottom of pocket. Timepoint: Before treatment, 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Periodontal probe,mm.;MGI: a gingival index for evaluation of gingival health. Timepoint: Before treatment, 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Periodontal probe,mm.