Active clinical trials for "Chronic Periodontitis"

The present study aims to evaluate photodynamic therapy (PDT) using Zinc oxide as a photosensitizer as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) in the management of chronic periodontitis.

Dentinal hypersensitivity [DH] is a common condition in daily practice, especially in patients who have abrasion, attrition, gingival recession and erosion of teeth. It can affect individuals in the age range of 20-50 years.In a recent systematic review, it was reported that no gold standard treatment modality for dentin hypersensitivity has been established Thus there is a need to evaluate new formulations in different settings and in different populations and to compare those to commonly used agents seeking better results in pain relief for our patients. Studies showed that dentifrice formulations containing 8% arginine in combination with calcium carbonate and fluoride have the ability to plug dentinal tubules, by clumping of both arginine and calcium carbonate that bind with the negatively charged dentin . Aim of the study is to clinically evaluate toothpaste containing 8% arginine, calcium carbonate, and sodium mono-fluorophosphate, in comparison to toothpaste, containing 8% strontium acetate and NaF on the relief of DH in chronic periodontitis patients.

The aim: Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation for intra-osseous defects in stage III periodontitis using NIPSA versus M-MIST Steps in short Pre-surgical therapy • Before surgical intervention, each patient will be given careful instructions on proper oral hygiene measures. Surgical Procedures: Group B (Control): Patients will receive Modified Minimally Invasive Surgical technique (M-MIST) Group A (Test): Patients will receive Non-Incised Papilla Surgical Approach (NIPSA) Postoperative medication Administration of amoxicillin (500 mg tabs) T.I.D for 7 days and Metronidazole (500 mg tabs) T.I.D for 7 days Rinsing with Chlorhexidine 0.12% (B.I.D for 14 days). Ibuprofen 600 mg tabs once every 8h could be administrated in case of unbearable pain Follow up period: after 8 weeks/ after surgery by 1 week- 1 month- 3 months- 6 months- 1 year

The aim of this study is to evaluate the periodontal outcomes after applying antimicrobial photodynamic therapy with a novel photosensitizer as compared to LASER assisted scaling and root planing alone.

The study will be conducted at the Department of Periodontology, Cliniques universitaires Saint Luc. Patients diagnosed with Generalized Chronic Periodontitis (GChP) based on the current classification of the American Academy of Periodontology will be included. Detailed medical, periodontal and dental history will be obtained. Those who will fulfill the inclusion/exclusion criteria will be invited to participate in the study.

The current study was performed to study levels of Il-17 and Il-18 in aggressive periodontitis patients before and after non surgical periodontal therapy

Objective: Periodontitis is a multifactorial disease that affects a wide range of populations. However, its pathogenesis remains unclear. miRNAs are now considered potential diagnostic markers for many inflammatory diseases. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the expression of microRNA-223(miRNA-223) and microRNA-214 (miRNA-214) in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) of smoker and nonsmoker with periodontitis. Materials and Methods: We conducted a prospective study among 42 participants: 14 healthy controls, 14 nonsmoker periodontitis participants, and 14 smoker with periodontitis. Eligibility criteria for inclusion were consecutive adults, aged 20-60 years, with stage III periodontitis grade B/C and no systemic diseases. All consenting participants had gingival crevicular fluid samples collected after diagnosis to assess miRNA-214 and -223 by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction assay.

Investigators have shown the presence of elevated proinflammatory cytokines in amniotic fluid in patients in preterm labor.However, there is limited and mostly negative evidence that the elevation of these mediators in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), and amniotic fluid are associated with pregnancy complications in periodontitis patients. Thus this case control study will be conducted to To determine the level of proinflammatory cytokines in gingival crevicular fluid in women with spontaneous preterm delivery with chronic periodontitis. To investigate the expression of macrophage inflammatory protein-1α in placental tissues. To assess the possible correlation between chronic periodontitis and preterm delivery.

Background: Untreated periodontal disease may influence general health. However, how may a physician who is not trained in periodontal probing detect untreated periodontitis? Activated matrix metalloproteinase-8 (aMMP-8) in saliva correlates with periodontal probing parameters. Thus, sensitivity and specificity of a chair-side test for activated matrix metalloproteinase-8 to detect periodontitis was evaluated. Methods: Thirty cases (untreated chronic periodontitis; 15 generalized moderate and 15 generalized severe) and 30 controls (probing pocket depths ≤ 3 mm, vertical probing attachment level ≤ 2 mm at < 30% of sites) were examined periodontally. Further, the activated matrix metalloproteinase-8 test was performed. The test kit becomes positive with ≥ 25 ng/ml activated matrix metalloproteinase-8 in the sample.

This study was performed to evaluate the effects of both periodontal treatment and smoking on the gingival crevicular fluid(GCF) levels of interleukin (IL)-17A, IL-17E, Total oxidative stress(TOS) and total antioxidant capasity(TAOC) in smoking and non-smoking patients with severe chronic periodontitis. Systemically healthy 15 smoker,15 non-smoker with chronic periodontitis were attended for the study. Periodontal status were determined by recording periodontal clinical measurements. GCF samples were collected at the baseline, at the end of initial periodontal treatment and 4 weeks after periodontal flap surgery. The data were tested statistically by the Student t and paired sample t tests.