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Use of Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure and Low Level Laser Therapy for Periodontitis Patients

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Periodontitis
Registration Number
NCT04694222
Lead Sponsor
Izmir Katip Celebi University
Brief Summary

In this study, it is evaluated the effects of laser assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP) and low level laser therapy (LLLT) and on clinical, biochemical and radiographic parameters in addition to non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT).

Detailed Description

The study was designed as a randomized-controlled, single-blind and parallel design consisting of 80 patients with chronic periodontitis. Study consists of 4 groups, with 20 patients in each group. Group 1 received only NSPT, Group 2 received NSPT+LANAP, Group 3 received NSPT+LLLT, and Group 4 received NSPT+LANAP+LLLT. Clinical measurements of patients and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) were taken before treatment and after 1 and 3 months. In GCF, interleukin-1beta, interleukin-10 and vascular endothelial growth factor were analyzed. Standard periapical radiographs were taken for radiographic measurements.

In moderate (4-6 mm) and deep pockets (7 mm and above), it was found that all groups treated with laser significantly decrease pocket depth (PD) and clinic attachment level (CAL) compared to Group 1. Group 3 caused significantly less gingival recession than all other groups. There was no statistical difference between the groups in biochemical markers. Radiographic analysis revealed that only Group 2 achieved significant bone filling compared to Group 1.

Bot LANAP and LLLT application in the deep pockets provide an additional contribution to NSPT. It has been found that LLLT administration leads to decrease in PD by creating a minimum recession.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
89
Inclusion Criteria
  • periodontitis of periodontal stage II, III, or IV with grades B
  • with at least 12 teeth in the mouth and had ≥4 teeth but not all of them in the same quadrant
  • with Probing depth of ≥5 mm, Clinical attachment level of ≥4 mm
  • radiographic evidence of alveolar bone loss
Exclusion Criteria
  • smoking
  • pregnancy and lactation
  • using antibiotics in the last 6 months and anti-inflammatory drugs in the last 3rd months,
  • having the systemic disease and the use of the drug that will affect the periodontal condition, having restoration of the adjacent tooth to be collected gingival crevicular fluid

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Clinical attachment level gain3 month

The clinical attachment level is determined by measuring the distance from the cemento-enamel junction to the gingival margin and adding the pocket depth to it.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Radiographic bone fill3 Month

The effects of treatments on bone loss were evaluated by making some measurements on periapical radiography.

Plaque index3 Month

This index measures the thickness of plaque on gingival one third

Interleukin-1beta3 Month

IL-1 is a protein produced mainly by monocytes and macrophages as a polyclonal activator.

Gingival index3 Month

For assessing severity of gingivitis, and its location by examining qualitative changes of gingival tissues

Probing depth3 Month

It is determined by measuring the distance from the gingival margin to the pocket base

vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)3 Month

VEGF is a glycoprotein molecule that is a potential stimulator of angiogenesis.

Bleeding on probing3 Month

In this index, probing is performed by gently walking around the pocket and bleeding is evaluated. As a result of probing, evaluation is made by looking at the presence or absence of bleeding in the gingiva.

Interleukin-103 Month

IL-10 is an 18 kilodalton (KD) cytokine with a wide variety of (pleiotropic) effects.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Katip Celebi University

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Izmir, Turkey

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