Treatment of gum disease using photodynamic therapy

Phase 3

Completed

Conditions: Periodontal disease

Registration Number: CTRI/2014/05/004636

Lead Sponsor: Department of Science Technology Govt of India

Brief Summary: this study is a randomized single blinded controlled clinical trial comparing the efficacy of photodynamic therapy to conventional Scaling and root planing in 160 patients. the primary outcome measures will be ocket probing depth at 1 month, 3 months and 6 months. the secondary outcome clinical attachment levels , gingival index ,plaque index . fluorescence spectrum and periodontopathogenic bacterial counts. at the same intervals.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria Selected patients should have a minimum of 20 teeth.
Age group: between 18 to 65 years, both males and females.
Has had no periodontal therapy in the 6 months prior to the initiation of study treatment Single rooted teeth with no recession.

Exclusion Criteria

Periodontal therapy in last 6 months Systemic antibiotics within last 3 months Pregnancy lactation Smoking Known allergy to Methylene Blue/ Toludine blue Abscess of the periodontium.

Study & Design

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pocket probing depth	1 month \| 3 months \| 6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
clinical attachment level	gingival index

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Department of Periodontics
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Thiruvananthapuram, KERALA, India
Department of Periodontics
🇮🇳Thiruvananthapuram, KERALA, India
Dr Presanthila Janam
Principal investigator
919387803891
pjanamperio@gmail.com