Active clinical trials for "Periodontitis"

This study is to determine whether scaling and root planning (SRP) followed by photodynamic disinfection results in improved outcomes that persist over time in adults with chronic periodontitis when compared with subjects with SRP alone.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether maternal periodontal therapy (tooth cleaning) decreases the rate of preterm deliveries at <37 weeks gestation and to determine the effects of maternal periodontal therapy on the birth weight of infants born less than 37 weeks gestation.

Periodontal disease is a chronic progressive state of inflammation pertaining to supporting tissues of the dentition that culminates in loss of the affected teeth. Currently, diagnosis and monitoring of periodontal disease progression is accomplished by performing a full-mouth clinical and radiological examination which is time-consuming and also requires elaborate infrastructure and equipment, which are not always available. Limitations of the conventional diagnostic techniques necessitate the development of point-of-care testing (POCT) which could serve as a rapid, feasible and affordable screening tool for periodontal disease.MIP-1α is a cysteine-cysteine (C-C) chemokine that is secreted by a variety of cells like macrophages, fibroblasts, epithelial cells and endothelial cells. They principally serve to recruit leukocytes like monocytes, T lymphocytes, natural killer cells, dendritic cells and granulocytes to the site of inflammation. Hence, the current study has a two fold aim; first, to determine the feasibility of MIP-1α as a periodontal disease biomarker; and second, to correlate the value of MIP-1α obtained from oral rinse sample with the periodontal disease severity.

The aim of the present study was to compare between nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate carried on PRP membrane in treatment of Miller's class 1 gingival recession in human.

This study is being performed to compare different methods of visualization during routine gum surgery. The gum surgery is standard of care. This study will compare the use of a small camera (videoscope) in conjunction with magnification glasses during surgery vs. surgery only using magnification glasses. Both methods are routinely used and are standard of care methods of visualization. The small camera (videoscope) is a device which allows us to see the area under high magnification and projects live video feed on a computer screen. The study is a split-mouth design pilot study. The patients are only receiving treatment that was previously diagnosed prior to entering the study. The treatment performed is standard treatment that fits in the routine standard of care. No interventional treatment is being performed. The only difference is the method of visualization/observation by the practitioner used during the surgical procedure. One side of the mouth will be treated with just loupes while the other side of the mouth will be treated with loupes and the videoscope.

All 16 chronic periodontitis (CP) subjects were clinically examined regarding the following clinical periodontal parameters: plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), bleeding index (BI), Pocket Probing Depth (PPD) and Relative Attachment Loss (RAL) which were recorded for all patients at baseline and 3 months after surgical periodontal treatment. Pre- surgical procedure: After the clinical parameters were recorded, Phase I therapy (full mouth scaling, root planning and oral hygiene instructions) was carried out. The patients were then put under observation to assess the oral hygiene practice and the response of the gingival tissue to Phase I therapy. After two weeks, patients were recalled and based on further treatment protocol, periodontal flap surgery was planned. Group A (Test Group) underwent periodontal flap surgery during which placental extract was applied. Group B (Control Group) underwent periodontal flap surgery alone. Surgical procedure The operative sites were anaesthetized with 2% lignocaine hydrochloride with adrenaline (1:180000). Crevicular incisions were made using Bard Parker No.15 blade on the facial and lingual/palatal surface of each tooth segment or area involved. A full thickness mucoperiosteal flap was reflected using periosteal elevator taking care to preserve the maximum amount of tissue in the flap. After exposure the granulation tissue was removed, the root surfaces were planed and the flap was trimmed of tissue tags to facilitate healing. The flap was approximated using interrupted sutures (mersilk 3-0) and a periodontal dressing was placed above it. Local delivery of the placental extract In group A patients (test group) after open flap debridement 1ml of human placental extracts gel (Placentrex - the original research product of Albert David Limited, India, a drug obtained from fresh term healthy human placentae) was dispensed in a dappen dish. Gelatin foam (Abgel, Sri Gopal Krishna Labs, Pvt.Ltd. India) was cut into small beads of 1 sq.mm and allowed to soak in the placental gel for a few seconds. These gelatin beads soaked in gel are placed into the surgical site locally with the help of a graft carrier and condensed into the defect area. To prevent uncontrolled spill-over effects of the gel, mild pressure was applied over the flap with the wet gauze and excess gel was removed and Coe Pak was placed. While in group B(control group), after open flap debridement, this step is omitted. Post-operative care Antibiotics and analgesics are prescribed two times a day for five days. Patients were instructed to refrain from chewing hard or sticky foods, brushing near the treated areas or using any interdental aids for 1 week. The use of mouthwash was avoided during the observation period. All patients were placed on a strict maintenance schedule following surgery. The sutures were removed 10 days later. Recall appointments were scheduled once in 10 days for the 1st month. At every recall appointment, oral hygiene was checked. At 3rd month, the clinical parameters were recorded in both the groups. The difference between pre and post-operative values was assessed and then statistically analysed

The aim of this prospective, randomized, controlled double-blind study is to evaluate the effectiveness of biodentine compared with MTA used as pulp space barrier on discoloration of teeth after regenerative based non-obturation root canal treatment in mature single canal with pulp necrosis and apical periodontitis.

Among the root conditioning materials is the Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). EDTA exposes the collagen fibers on dentin surfaces and also enhances early cell colonization. Statins have an anti-inflammatory effect, inhibit the bone resorption and stimulate the bone formation. Curcumin is effective in preventing periodontal disease destruction by targeting both bacteria and host inflammatory cells. Curcumin has anti- inflammatory, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, antiviral, and antimicrobial functions. This study will be carried out to examine the effect of simvastatin-curcumin paste following EDTA root surface etching when used in conjunction with open flap debridement treating deep periodontal pockets (suggesting that it may have positive effect)

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of HA as an adjunct to scaling and root planning (SRP) on clinical parameters, periodontal inflamed surface area (PISA) and adenosine deaminase (ADA), catalase (CAT), and glutathione (GSH) levels in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in patients with periodontitis.

The objective of this study is to determine whether the use of a systemic antimicrobial (metronidazole) as an adjunct to periodontal surgery provides additional clinical and microbiological beneficial effects compared to periodontal surgery alone plus a placebo, in patients with non treated periodontitis (stage III and IV) positive to Porphyromonas gingivalis.