Effects of Motivational Interviewing on periodontal therapy

Not Applicable

• Conditions: K05.2; K05.3; Acute periodontitis; Chronic periodontitis

• Registration Number: DRKS00003954
• Lead Sponsor: Abteilung für Zahnerhaltungskunde und Parodontologie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg i.Br.

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-09-19
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

Current chronic periodontitis, Treated chronic periodontitis with need of treatment (supportive periodontal therapy)

Exclusion Criteria

Severe medical conditions, Infections (HIV, Hepatitis), manuel or mental limitations to perform sufficient oral hygiene

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pocket probing depths (clincal attachment loss), assessed with a calibrated periodontal probe (Aesculap DB764R). 1. measurement up to 1 month before therapy, 2. measurement up to 4 months after therapy according to possible appointment.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Oral hygiene indices (Sillness & Löe, Löe & Sillness), Bleeding on probing, oral hygiene related self-efficacy, Adherence to appointments. 1. measurement up to 1 month before therapy, 2. measurement up to 4 months after therapy according to possible appointment.