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Effect of Aspirin Vs Omega 3 Fatty Acid After Scaling and Root Planing in Type II Diabetic Patients With Chronic Periodontitis

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Periodontitis
Type2 Diabetes
Interventions
Other: Scaling and root planing
Registration Number
NCT03599401
Lead Sponsor
Panineeya Mahavidyalaya Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre
Brief Summary

The main aim and objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of low dose aspirin vs omega 3 fatty acids as adjuvants to non-surgical periodontal therapy and also to evaluate the levels of pentraxin 3 and glycosylated haemoglobin in diabetic patients with chronic periodontitis

Detailed Description

There is an established bi-directional relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontitis. Periodontitis causes systemic inflammation by the entry of oral pathogens and their virulence factors that adversely affect diabetic control in terms of elevated HbA1c levels.

Host modulatory therapy (HMT) is a strategy prescribed as an adjunct to conventional periodontal treatment by downregulating inflammation and promoting protective or regenerative responses. Different drugs have been evaluated as HMT including NSAIDS, Doxycycline, Bisphosphonates.

Aspirin has the unique position as HMT drug. It inhibits prostanoid production and induces 15- epi- lipoxins which are bioactive than native lipoxins.

Omega 3 fatty acids including Docosahexaenoic acid and Eicosapentaenoic acid due to their anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, hypolipidemia and vasodilator effect, reduce the inflammatory mediators to levels of healthy tissues.

Pentraxins(PTX3) are classic acute phase proteins. They are a superfamily of evolutionarily conserved proteins considered to be the markers of acute phase inflammation. PTX3 is also known as TNF stimulated gene. It is produced abundantly in periodontal tissue by neutrophils, fibroblasts, monocytes and epithelial cells. The plasma levels of PTX3 is raised in inflammatory conditions. Hence it is taken as a biomarker.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
42
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with Type II Diabetes
  • Patients with Chronic periodontitis.
  • Clinical attachment loss ≥ 4 mm
  • Probing depths ≥ 5mm.
  • 14 teeth should be present
  • Diabetic patients having HbA1C levels ≥ 6%
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant and lactating women
  • Smokers
  • Patients with any auto immune or systemic disorder other than type II Diabetes
  • Use of Medicines or antibiotic 3 months before
  • History of periodontal treatment within 12 months
  • Suspected intolerance to Aspirin

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Placebo Group (Group III)Scaling and root planing14 Patients in Group III was given Placebo, which was administered orally, twice daily for 3 months after scaling and root planing using ultrasonic scalers.
Omega 3 Fatty acid Group (Group II)Scaling and root planing14 Patients in Group II were given 500 mgms of Omega 3 Fatty Acid orally, twice daily for 3 months after scaling and root planing using ultrasonic scalers.
Aspirin Group (Group I)Scaling and root planing14 Patients in Group I underwent scaling and root planing using ultrasonic scalers after which 75 mgms of Aspirin was administered orally, once daily for 3 months
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Plasma Pentraxin 3 levelsBase line and 3 months after scaling and root planning

Blood samples were collected by venepuncture of anti-cubital vein. 1ml of blood was collected. 1ml blood was subjected to centrifugation at 3000rpm for 10 min. The supernatant straw colored fluid (plasma) was separated into storage vial for plasma pentraxin 3

Change in Glycosylated Hemoglobin levelsBase line and 3 months after scaling and root planning

Blood samples were collected by venepuncture of anti-cubital vein. 1ml of blood was collected and was used for glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) estimation

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Gingival IndexBase line and 3 months after scaling and root planning

The severity of gingivitis was scored on all surfaces of selected teeth with Williams periodontal probe.Index teeth- 16, 12, 24, 36, 32, 44 .

CALCULATION:

Score around each tooth was totaled and divided by 4- score of tooth Index score- total of all scores per tooth/no. of teeth examined Inference 0.1-1.0- mild gingivitis 1.1-2.0- moderate gingivitis 2.1- 3.0- severe gingivitis

Change in Pocket Probing DepthBase line and 3 months after scaling and root planning

The distance from the gingival margin to the base of the pocket was measured in millimeters using Williams periodontal probe

Change in Clinical attachment levelBase line and 3 months after scaling and root planning

The distance from the cemento-enamel junction to the alveolar crest was measured in millimeters using Williams periodontal probe.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Panineeya Mahavidhyalaya Institute of Dental Sciences

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Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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