The Effect of Vitamin C Supplementation on Plasma Vitamin C levels after Scaling and Rootplaning in Periodontitis-Smokers
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Healthy-adult smokers, with chronic periodontitis
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000043365
- Lead Sponsor
- Dental Faculty - Universitas Padjadjaran Indonesia Periodontology Departement
- Brief Summary
In the test group, plasma vitamin C levels significantly increased after supplementation and scaling and root planing did not have impact in decreasing these levels, whereas in the control group, plasma vitamin C levels did not elevate and after scaling and rootplaning it declined significantly.
- 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 systemic disease; 2. had a course of non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs or antimicrobial drugs within a 3-month period before the study began; 3. were pregnant or lactating; 4. used mouth-washes or vitamin supplements within the previous 3 months; 5. underwent periodontal treatment within a 3-month period before study began; 6. were using any orthodontic or prosthodontic appliances.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Plasma Vitamin C Levels
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Periodontal Probing depth