Analysis of the subpopulation of defense cell in the healthy and diseased gums.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: null- Periodontal Disease

• Registration Number: CTRI/2017/06/008728
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Ashish Jain

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 24 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Open to Recruitment
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 44

Inclusion Criteria

Periodontal diagnosis will be based on the periodontal classification of the American Academy of Periodontology (1999) and American Academy of Periodontology Task Force Report on the Update to the 1999 Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions (2015). Each subject will be included in any of the following four groups depending upon his/her clinical condition and treatment requirements as:

a) Group (1) (Control): 11 age matched patients showing clinically healthy gingiva without bleeding and no evidence of bone resorption or periodontal pockets.

b) Group (2) (Gingivitis) : 11 patients presenting with clinical evidence of gingivitis, such as red color, swelling of the gingival margin and bleeding corresponding to gingival indices 2 and 3 (Löe and Silness) without bone resorption or periodontal pocketing.

c) Group (3) (Moderate Periodontitis): 11 patients with 3â??4mm CAL, 5â??7mm pockets, 16% to 30% or >3 mm & <=5 mm radiographic bone loss with presence of bleeding on probing.

d) Group (4) (Severe Periodontitis): 11 patients with >=5mm CAL, >=7mm pockets, >30% or >5 mm radiographic bone loss with presence of bleeding on probing.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with the history of:

1. Pregnancy, lactation, smoking

2. Any systemic condition that could affect the progression of periodontal disease (e.g., diabetes and immunological disorders)

3. Long-term administration of anti-inflammatory medication

4. Excessive consumption of alcohol

5. Localized radiation therapy of the oral cavity

6. On any medications or have undergone periodontal therapy within the preceding 6 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified