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Relationships between genome DNAs in dental plaque and periodontal disease

Not Applicable
Conditions
periodontal disease
Registration Number
JPRN-UMIN000041522
Lead Sponsor
Department of Dental Anesthesiology, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University
Brief Summary

1) The proportions of the constituent bacterial flora in periodontal pockets were examined in 10 persons with Down syndrome and 6 persons without Down syndrome. The results showed that the mean component ratio of Actinomycetales was significantly higher in preventive dental patients than in patients with Down's syndrome. 2) Plaques were collected from six patients with Down syndrome after about six months of treatment. The results showed a predominant increase in Spirochaetales.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete: follow-up complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
16
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

1) Woman with pregnant or with possibility of pregnant. 2) Patients with difficulty in continuous consultation

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Components of the plaque, pocket depth, bleeding on probing, mobility
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
As the first examination, primary outcomes are evaluated and the plaque is kept. Six month after treatment, same examination and the keeping sample plaque are made.
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