The Use of a Non-Incised Minimally Invasive Flap Procedure in Conjunction With Emdogain® MI Compared to Traditional SRCP
Periodontitis, Attachment Loss, Periodontal
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Periodontitis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: To participate in this study, you must present: Generalized gum disease with isolated pocket depths of 5 mm to less than 7 mm on bicuspid and cuspid teeth. At least 2 mm of attachment loss. Need to have two similar teeth meeting the criteria for isolated pockets on two other quadrants of the mouth. Need to be between 30 and 75 years of age. Be in good health. Smoke less than 10 cigarettes or equivalent per day. No antibiotics for the past 90 days. Not be taking medications that are known to inhibit or slow healing. Exclusion Criteria: You are not eligible if: You are pregnant. You are breast feeding. Received gum treatment in the last 6 months. Smoke more than ten cigarettes per day. You have any serious medical conditions.
Sites / Locations
- Texas A&M School of DentistryRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Periodontal regeneration
Control
Regeneration will be attempted during root scaling and planing with the application of Emdogain and the use of a Videoscope.
The control group will receive standard-of-care root scaling and planing without the application of Emdogain and the use of a Videoscope.