The Effect of Vitamin C Supplementation on Plasma Total Antioxidant Capacity after Scaling and Rootplaning in Smokers with Chronic Periodontitis
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- Conditions
- Systemically healthy adult smokers with chronic periodontitis
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000043364
- Lead Sponsor
- Dental Faculty - Universitas Padjadjaran Indonesia
- Brief Summary
The test group showed a significant increase in TAOC level after vitamin C supplementation and had no significant decrease of TAOC after scaling and rootplaning (SRP), while control group had significant reduce of TAOC after SRP.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete: follow-up continuing
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
1. had a course of non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs or antimicrobial drugs within a 3-month period before the study began; 2. Were pregnant or lactating; 3. Used mouth-washes or vitamin supplements within the previous 3 months; 4. Underwent periodontal treatment within a 3-month period before study began; 5) were using any orthodontic or prosthodontic appliances.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method TAOC levels in plasma
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method pocket depth