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Supportive Periodontal Therapy Under Antiresorptive Therapy

Completed
Conditions
Periodontitis
Antiresorptive Drugs
Registration Number
NCT04192188
Lead Sponsor
Heidelberg University
Brief Summary

This observational study investigates the one-point in time and course of clinical periodontal and dental parameters during supportive periodontal therapy in patients under and without antiresorptive medication.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients undergoing supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) after completing anti-infectious therapy (AIT) in the Section of Periodontology, Clinic of Conservative Dentistry, University Hospital Heidelberg
  • Regular attendance to SPT (no interruption of interval of more than one year)
  • Existing radiographs (orthopantomogram or dental status) of up to six months before AIT
  • ART-group: patients on antiresorptive medication (underlying diseases: osteoporosis, cancer diseases)
  • Understanding of participation in this study and given informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients < 18 years
  • Patients who underwent radiation therapy
  • Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Is there a difference in the clinical attachment level between patients under antiresorptive therapy and without antiresorptive medication?0 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Is Intraoral digital photography suitable for DMFT and implants assessment?0 months
Is there a difference in the clinical attachmentlevel between baseline and 12 months after the beginning of supportive periodontal therapy in patients under antiresorptive therapy compared to patients without antiresorptive medication?12 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital Heidelberg

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Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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