Studying the differences in gum blood vessels between smokers ,smokeless tobacco users and non smokers with type 2 diabetes and gum diseases

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: K053- Chronic periodontitis

• Registration Number: CTRI/2023/07/055163
• Lead Sponsor: DR AISHWARYA KRISHNADAS

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 25 July 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot Yet Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

1.Smokers group:Smokers who had smoked average 5- 10 cigarettes, beedis ,kreteks per day for more than 3 years.

2.Smokeless tobacco users group:Those using ghutka , panmasala , kharra over the course of atleast 1-2 years.

3.Non smokers group:No history of smoking.

4.Probing pocket depth of > 5mm or clinical attachment loss of > 3mm.

5.Previously periodontally untreated patients.

6.Patients undergoing periodontal flap surgery,crown lengthening or extraction.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Medically compromised patients

2.Patient who underwent periodontal therapy within the last six months.

3.Patient on medications which will lead to alteration in gingival vasculature.

4.Physically and mentally challenged subjects.

5.Pregnant ladies

6.Patients on immunosuppressive therapy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assess the number and diameter of the papillary gingival capillaries in smokers , smokeless tobacco users and non smokers with chronic periodontitis and type2 diabetesTimepoint: 7 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The influence of smoking on gingival bleeding.Timepoint: 7 days