Intra-examiner reproducibility of probing pocket depth using four types of manual periodontal probes, in vivo

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Diagnosis of periodontal disease; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000129987
• Lead Sponsor: Roberto Antonio Andrade Acevedo

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-02-04
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Healthy patients: No signs of periodontal destructive disease (loss of clinical attachment).

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who have received treatments of fixed or partial prosthetics, individual crowns or orthodontia; surgical or non-surgical periodontal treatments in the last eight months; been taking antibiotics; or be pregnant

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Primary Outcome 1: <br>Assess the inter-examiner reproducibility on clinical register of probing pocket depth in healthy patients (without periodontal disease) using different measurement tools (four types of manual periodontal probes).[During a period of three months, the examiner selected subjects who will participate in the study based on exclusion and inclusion criterions (participants selection). From June to August 2008.<br>After subjects selection, during a period of 6 months, the examiner worked on calibration process until demonstrate that he was calibrated (in subjects that were not part of the experimental group) according to parameters: Substantial kappa values, 90% measurements agreement not bigger or smaller than 1mm and an exact agreement in 75% of the PD repeated measurements. From September 2008 to February 2009.<br>Once the examiner demonstrates that has been trained within the abovementioned parameters, the study will be initiated. Finally, 6 months to collect and assess the datas.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assess the reproducibility differences between the Probing depth with four types of manual periodontal probes on mesial tooth surfaces vs. distal tooth surfaces[Timepoint: 6 months.];Assess the reproducibility differences between the Probing depth with four types of manual periodontal probes on anterior vs. posterior mouth areas.[Timepoint: 6 months.];Assess the reproducibility differences between the Probing depth with four types of manual periodontal probes on buccal vs. lingual tooth surfaces.[Timepoint: 6 months.];Assess the reproducibility differences between the Probing depth with four types of manual periodontal probes on superior vs. inferior dental arch.[Timepoint: 6 months.]