This study is to compare the effects of laser light treatment and gum surgery in patients with gum disease.
Phase 1
Completed
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2018/03/012675
- Lead Sponsor
- POOJITHAMC
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
1. Subjects aged 30-60 yrs.
2. Subjects with a minimum complement of 20 teeth.
3. Subjects with 2 contra lateral quadrants with at least 2 teeth with a probing depth>=5mm; CAL>=5mm and gingival index>=1.
4. Subjects who will be indicated for flap surgery.
Exclusion Criteria
Subjects with any systemic disease.
Subjects who have undergone any periodontal treatment in the last 6 months.
Subjects who have received antibiotics/anti-inflammatory drugs/steroids in the past 3 months.
Pregnant or lactating women.
Subjects who are tobacco or alcohol users.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Elimination of periodontal pocketTimepoint: 2 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method For achieving good oral healthTimepoint: 2 months