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Effect of Waterpipe Smoking on Periodontal Health

Completed
Conditions
Waterpipe Smoking
Periodontal Diseases
Registration Number
NCT04509505
Lead Sponsor
Noha Ayman Ghallab
Brief Summary

The main objective of the study is to assess the effect of waterpipe smoking on periodontal health, which will be done using a well constructed validated questionnaire. Then a full periodontal examination and x-ray evaluation will be done for all of the participants.

Detailed Description

The primary outcome of the study is to assess the effect of waterpipe smoking on periodontal health, it will be assessed by questions about smoking habits, including smoking mode as well as duration (heads smoked per day) and extent of use (age of initiation and number of sessions per week) of waterpipe smoking.

A full periodontal examination using UNC-15 periodontal probe will be done for all of the participants measuring the CAL, Probing Depth (PD), plaque index (PI), bleeding on probing (BOP) and gingival recession depth (GD). In subjects where attachment loss will be clinically detected, radiographic examination will be performed by digital periapical radiograph to detect the amount of bone loss, then staging will be done according to the new classification by the aid of radiographic examination.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
323
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Patients whose age is between 18-60 years old.
  2. Patient consulting in the outpatient clinic.
  3. Provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Individuals with chronic systemic diseases such as diabetes, endocrine and hematological Pathologies.
  2. Patients having problem in opening their mouth or undergoing intermaxillary fixation where oral examination will not be possible.
  3. Pregnant women.
  4. Patients diagnosed with psychiatric problems or intoxicated with alcohol or drugs.
  5. Patients with orthodontic appliances.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
periodontal health condition in waterpipe smokers.through study completion, an average of 1 year.

will be assessed from questions about smoking habits, including smoking mode as well as duration and extent of use of waterpipe smoking and measuring the CAL for staging the periodontal condition according to the new classification by the aid of radiographic examination.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Impact of sociodemographic factors on periodontal healththrough study completion, an average of 1 year.

Questions regarding sociodemographic information such as educational level, income and marital status will be analyzed.

Impact of oral hygiene behaviour on periodontal health.through study completion, an average of 1 year.

Questions regarding oral health behaviors such as toothbrushing frequency, use of auxiliary aids, dental visits and toothbrushing method will be analyzed too.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

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Cairo, Giza, Egypt

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