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Analysis of Dentine Sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) for Root Resorption

Completed
Conditions
Root Resorption
Registration Number
NCT05077878
Lead Sponsor
National University of Malaysia
Brief Summary

This study was conducted after obtaining approval from UKM Research Ethics Committee. Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF) from Orthodontic and non-orthodontic patients was collected with the consent of patients to detect Dentine sialophosphoprotein. Spectrometry analysis of Gingival Crevicular Fluid was conducted in collaboration with MIMOS Berhad.

Detailed Description

Thirty patients were recruited having met the following inclusion criteria of (1) good general health, (2) good periodontal health, (3) caries-free, (4) good oral hygiene. The subjects were divided into 3 groups based on a radiographic assessment on the level of root resorption; normal (no root resorption), mild (less than 2 mm), and severe (more than 2 mm). The GCF samples were taken from the permanent central incisors of untreated subjects in the normal control group (n=14), while in the mild group, samples were collected from the permanent central incisors with mild root resorption (\<2 mm) in patients undergoing active orthodontic treatment after 6 months with radiographic evidence (mild group, n=5). Child patients with severe root resorption (\>2 mm) were those with primary second molars undergoing physiological root resorption (severe group, n=11). The GCF samples were collected from the mesial and the distal gingival crevicular sulcus of the involved teeth using gingival fluid collection strips (Periopaper, Oraflow, Smithtown, N.Y.). The paper strips were placed within the sulcus (intrasulcular method) approximately 1 to 2 mm into the gingival sulcus and left in situ for 60 seconds. Every sample collection was taken 3 times at the same site with one-minute resting intervals to allow GCF to be replenished into the gingival sulcus.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • good general health,
  • good periodontal health,
  • caries-free,
  • good oral hygiene
Exclusion Criteria
  • Consumption of anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
value of wavelength of DSPP in GCF from child patient severe root resorption1 month

The absorbance values at a single wavelength at 450 nm

value of wavelength of DSPP in GCF from non-orthodontic patient with no root resorption1 month

The absorbance values at a single wavelength at 450 nm

value of wavelength of DSPP in GCF from orthodontic patient with mild to moderate root resorption1 month

The absorbance values at a single wavelength at 450 nm

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Dentistry

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Faculty of Dentistry
🇲🇾Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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