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Effect of Disinfective Solution as an Adjunct to Maintenance Therapy of Inflamed Periodontal Pockets

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Chronic Periodontitis
Interventions
Procedure: Scaling and root planing with solution
Procedure: Scaling and root planing
Registration Number
NCT02316652
Lead Sponsor
University of Nebraska
Brief Summary

This study will determine whether the supplemental use of chemical pocket disinfection with scaling and root planing is more effective than scaling and root planing alone in clinically reducing periodontal probing depth (PD), reducing bleeding on probing (BOP), and gaining clinical attachment level (CAL). It also will assess whether chemical pocket disinfection with scaling and root planing will have an effect on biomarkers of inflammation.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the adjunctive use of chemical pocket disinfection with scaling and root planing is more effective than scaling and root planing alone in clinically reducing periodontal probing depth (PD), reducing bleeding on probing (BOP), and gaining clinical attachment level (CAL). It also will assess whether chemical pocket disinfection with scaling and root planing will have an effect on biomarkers of inflammation, as indicated by presence of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines, compared to scaling and root planing alone. The chemical pocket disinfection therapy consists of delivering a sodium hypochlorite solution followed by a neutralizing citric acid solution to the test site. Pro-inflammatory interleukin-1 beta and anti-inflammatory interleukin-1 receptor antagonist will be measured from the gingival crevicular fluid sampled from sites of interest.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
33
Inclusion Criteria
  • Periodontal maintenance patients, have at least one pocket greater than or equal to 5 mm with bleeding on probing
Exclusion Criteria
  • Uncontrolled diabetics
  • Regular users of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
  • Individuals on anti-coagulants
  • Individuals that have used antibiotics in the previous 3 months or require prophylactic antibiotic coverage
  • Pregnant individuals

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Scaling and root planing with solutionScaling and root planing with solutionInflamed pocket receiving mechanical instrumentation with sodium hypochlorite solution
Scaling and root planing sitesScaling and root planingInflamed pocket receiving mechanical instrumentation
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Probing depths3 months

Periodontal probing depth (PD)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Inflammatory markers3 months

Measure interleukin-1 beta and interleukin 1 receptor antagonist levels in gingival crevicular fluid from sites of interest

Bleeding on probing3 months

Incidence of bleeding during probing

Clinical attachment level3 months

Clinical attachment level is calculated by adding gingival recession to probing depth; measures the connective tissue and epithelial attachment level relative to the cementoenamel junction

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

UNMC College of Dentistry

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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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