Home Use of Dual-light Photodynamic Therapy for Chronic Periodontitis
Periodontal Diseases, Periodontitis, Plaque, Dental
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Periodontal Diseases focused on measuring Lumoral, Lumorinse, Plaque, Periodontitis, Plaque control, aPDT, aMMP-8
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Periodontal disease stage I-III, according to criteria the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) with at least 2 mm interdental CAL in the site of greatest loss.
- Age of 18- 85 years
- Presence of ≥20 teeth, including implants
- Agreement to participate in the study and to sign a written consent form
- Able to co-operate with the treatment protocol and avoid any other oral hygiene measures outside of the study protocol
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of major physical limitation or restriction that prohibit the hygiene procedures used in the study protocol
- Removable major prosthesis or major orthodontic appliance
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Use of antibiotics within 2 weeks prior the study
- A need for immediate antimicrobial treatment for periodontitis
Sites / Locations
- Mehiläinen Länsi-Pohja Central HospitalRecruiting
- Hammas Hohde OyRecruiting
- Terveystalo
- City of Rovaniemi Health Cervices, Oral HealthRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Lumoral Treatment (Study group)
Standard of care (Control group)
Subjects will receive detailed instructions for the use of Lumoral treatment -device and Lumorinse -tablets. Subjects will be instructed to use the Lumoral treatment -device and follow the protocol five to seven (5-7) times a week. Regular use shall be defined as frequency of a minimum of twice a week. Standard oral hygiene instructions will be provided verbally and in writing. In addition, an electric toothbrush will be provided to all subjects.
Standard oral hygiene instructions will be provided verbally and in writing. In addition, an electric toothbrush will be provided to all subjects.