The benefits of Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of gum disease in an adult populatio
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Adjunctive Nd:YAG laser in non-surgical periodontal therapyOral Health
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN26692900
- Lead Sponsor
- ational and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Brief Summary
2023 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36795248/ (added 17/02/2023) 2023 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37816915/ (added 11/10/2023)
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
1. 35 - 65 years-old
2. Presence of at least 16 teeth
3. Periodontitis with PD =5 mm with bleeding on probing (BOP) in at least 30% of the teeth
Exclusion Criteria
1. Poorly controlled diabetes
2. Autoimmune diseases
3. Genetic disorders
4. Bone metabolic diseases
5. Bisphosphonate drugs
6. Drug-induced gingival overgrowth
7. Tumours or other oral pathology
8. Pregnant or lactating women
9. Antibiotic use for any purpose within 3 months before entering the study
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method