Early detection of reversible gum disease using a novel ultrasound device.
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- GingivitisOral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12623000463673
- Lead Sponsor
- Periomedic Limited
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 25
Inclusion Criteria
(i) in good health, (ii) minimum 3 contiguous right maxilla posterior teeth free of periodontal pockets of >3mm, and (iii) absence of gingivitis.
Exclusion Criteria
(i) periodontitis or peri-implantitis, (ii) having active dental caries, (iii) wearing a partial plate replacing upper teeth, (iv) undergoing orthodontic treatment, having, (v) current pregnancy or nursing, (vi) a smoker or vaper, (vii) having active infection in oral cavity, (viii) had antibiotics or used a chlorhexidine mouthwash in the previous month.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Accuracy of detection of gum disease Gingivitis using a novel ultrasound device will be determined by comparing results from this device to the gold standard detection method of the Gingival Index[ 2-3 weeks after commencement of study]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Severity of gingivitis determined using the Gingival Index[ Recorded every week for six weeks];Severity of gingivitis determined using the gingival color change[ Recorded every week for six weeks];Severity of gingivitis determined using the gingival plaque index[ Recorded every week for six weeks]