Effect of scaling and root planing on salivary melatonin level

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Chronic periodontitis.; Chronic periodontitis

• Registration Number: IRCT2013050613239N1
• Lead Sponsor: Development Deputy of Avaz University

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: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusin criteria: patients with severe periodontitis? patients with moderate periodontitis? patients with gingivitis? subjects with periodontal healthy.
Exclusion criteria: periodontal treatment or antibiotic therapy within the last 3 months? presence of any systemic disease (e.g.,diabetes mellitus, asthma)? working in night shifts? xerostomia or any other disease of the salivary glands? less than 20 teeth? intake of any drug known to alter
melatonin levels (e.g., for sleeping disorders) or to be immunosuppressive? usage of partial or total prosthesis? pregnancy? lactation? acute infection? immunodeficiency? history of radio- or chemotherapy? and any conditions necessitating antibiotic premedication for dental appointment.

Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Melatonin. Timepoint: Before intervention. Method of measurement: Concentration.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Severity of disease. Timepoint: After intervention. Method of measurement: Pocket depth.