This study is to compare the effects of laser light treatment and gum surgery in patients with gum disease.

Phase 1

Completed

• Conditions: chronic generalised periodontitis

• Registration Number: CTRI/2018/03/012675
• Lead Sponsor: POOJITHAMC

Brief Summary

The study protocol will be explained to eachof the selected patient and his/her written consent will be obtained prior tothe commencement of the study. Demographic data of the patients, clinicalparameters will be recorded initially. All patients will be receiving atreatment phase consisting of oral hygiene instructions, Scaling & root planing[SRP] ≥ 2 weeks before surgical treatment. After re-evaluation, randomizationof the contra lateral surgical sites will be randomly assigned to control ortest by coin flip. The subjects will be followed up after one week for post-operativepain and tissue response. The patients will be called for post-surgical followup (1 month later) after flap surgery, probing pocket depth and clinicalattachment level will be recorded.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-03-20
• Study Completion: 2019-08-10
• Last Update Posted: 2019-11-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Subjects aged 30-60 yrs.
• Subjects with a minimum complement of 20 teeth.
• Subjects with 2 contra lateral quadrants with at least 2 teeth with a probing depth≥5mm; CAL≥5mm and gingival index≥1.
• 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 pocket	2 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
For achieving good oral health	2 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Roon No. 4 Department Of Periodontics & implantology.; 🇮🇳 Kodagu, KARNATAKA, India

Roon No. 4 Department Of Periodontics & implantology.

🇮🇳Kodagu, KARNATAKA, India

POOJITHAMC

Principal investigator

9480411275

drpoojitha5194@gmail.com