A study comparing the effects of light therapy and an antibiotic-Minocycline gel on the levels of a certain microorganism present in patients with gum diseases
Phase 1
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2019/12/022223
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Sneha Fal Dessai
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
Patients with probing depth of greater than 4mm
Patients suffering from chronic periodontitis without any medical history.
No history of smoking
No periodontal treatment within the previous 6 month
Exclusion Criteria
Pregnant ladies, lactating mothers were excluded from the study.
Patients on anti-inflammatory and steroid therapy within the last three months.
History of any systemic diseases.
Use of hormonal contraceptives.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Expecting reduction in the number of levels of Porphyromonas Gingivalis along with reduction in Sulcus Bleeding Index,Plaque Index,Probing Pocket depth and Clinical Attachment Levels.Timepoint: Baseline and Three Months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Gradual reduction in the number of levels of Porphyromonas Gingivalis along with reduction in Sulcus Bleeding Index,Plaque Index,Probing Pocket depth and Clinical Attachment Levels.Timepoint: Baseline and Three months