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Salivary Bacterial Profiles in Relation to Periodontal Treatment

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Periodontitis
Registration Number
NCT02913248
Lead Sponsor
University of Copenhagen
Brief Summary

The purpose of the present investigation is to record and compare bacterial compositions in subgingival plaque samples and saliva samples in subjects receiving periodontal treatment. The hypothesis is that the composition of the salivary microbiota might reflect local bacterial alterations in relation to periodontal treatment.

Detailed Description

In this study we plan to enroll 35 subjects with manifest periodontitis, which will be treated according to national and international guidelines. Clinical registration and collection of subgingival plaque samples and saliva samples will be performed at baseline and 2, 6 and 12 weeks after treatment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Manifest chronic periodontitis according to international classification
Exclusion Criteria
  • Other treatment requiring oral conditions
  • Systemic antibiotics within the latest 6 months
  • Systemic diseases and medications with known associations to periodontitis
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Changes in α-diversity in saliva samples collected .Baseline and 12 weeks

Comparison of α-diversity in saliva samples collected before periodontal treatment and 12 weeks after treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Specis specific changes in saliva samples collectedBaseline and 12 weeks

Comparison of relative abundance of bacterial species in saliva samples collected before periodontal treatment to samples collected 12 weeks after treatment

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Copenhagen, Department of Odontology

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Copenhagen, Denmark

University of Copenhagen, Department of Odontology
🇩🇰Copenhagen, Denmark

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