Dose and Duration of Metronidazole and Amoxicillin for Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis
Chronic PeriodontitisThe aim of this study was to compare the clinical and microbiological outcomes of different dosages of metronidazole (MTZ) and of the duration of the systemic administration of MTZ and amoxicillin as adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) in the treatment of generalized chronic periodontitis (GChP).
Effects of Omega-3 Plus Low-dose Aspirin as Adjunct to Periodontal Debridement for Chronic Periodontitis...
Diabetes MellitusChronic PeriodontitisTherefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of daily supplementation of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and low-dose aspirin as adjunct therapy to one-stage full-mouth periodontal ultrasonic debridement for the treatment of chronic periodontitis in type 2 diabetic patients through a superiority randomized clinical trial.
Efficacy of Three Antibiotic Protocols for Aggressive Periodontitis Treatment
Aggressive PeriodontitisThe aim of the present study is to evaluate the clinical and microbiological efficacy of moxifloxacin or amoxicillin plus metronidazole in one-stage scaling and root planing in treating generalized aggressive periodontitis. Forty five subjects will be randomly allocated to 3 treatment groups. Subgingival plaque samples will be analysed for cultivable bacteria. The primary outcome variable to determine the superiority of one treatment over the others would be differences between groups for means CAL changes at 6 months post-treatment. Secondary outcome variables include differences between therapies for the mean changes in the mean levels of PD and the proportion of BOP.
Efficacy of Adjunctive Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy for Residual Pockets in Previously Surgically...
PeriodontitisTraditionally, periodontal gum surgery has been used as a method to gain access to inflamed periodontal pockets around teeth. The outcome of these surgeries, however, is not always successful as there can be recurrence of inflammation and disease. The objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy as an adjunct to mechanical debridement of residual periodontal pockets in patients having undergone periodontal surgery. Pocket probing depth (PPD), clinical attachment level (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP), and plaque index (PI) will be evaluated at all sites as measures of inflammation and disease resolution.
Evaluation of Post-operative Pain and Expression of IL-8 Using Ketolac or Cryoirrigation as a Final...
Post-operative PainTo compare the effect of cryotherapy versus ketorolac tromethamine irrigating solutions used as a final flush in single visit endodontic treatment in mandibular molars, with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and apical periodontitis on the: Intensity of post-operative pain in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis Reduction of expression of Interleukin-8 (IL-8) post-instrumentation using ELISA The analgesic intake following endodontic treatment for post-operative pain relief.
Nigella Sativa Oil Extract and Xenograft Bone Graft in Treatment of Infra-bony Defects
Localized Aggressive PeriodontitisThe aim of this study will be to evaluate, clinically, and radiographically the effect of Nigella Sativa oil extract Mixed with xenograft versus xenograft alone in the treatment of intra-bony defects in patients with aggressive periodontitis.
Air Polishing as an Adjunct in Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy
PeriodontitisPeriodontal disease is an infection that causes inflammation and destruction of the tooth supporting structures, and if untreated, will eventually lead to tooth loss. Periodontal disease has been identified as a significant contributor to the global burden of oral disease. This disease is reported to be the sixth most prevalent disease globally. Periodontal disease has an association with diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and preterm low birth weight babies. Therefore, treatment of this disease is necessary. Treatment of periodontal disease involves mechanical removal of oral biofilm. Biofilm removal is initially carried out via non-surgical periodontal therapy, with subgingival debridement being one of the most important steps. According to the first European Workshop on Periodontology, subgingival debridement comprises subgingival instrumentation to disrupt and remove the oral biofilm. Subgingival debridement involves various techniques including hand instrumentation and ultrasonic instrumentation. Recently, treatment modality such as air polishing is also gaining momentum. Air polishing was reported to be more comfortable than conventional periodontal therapy. Besides, a number of studies had portrayed similar clinical outcomes with the use of air polishing in comparison to conventional periodontal therapy. However, there is no study evaluating the health economic aspect of these treatment modalities. Health economic evaluation is a valuable evaluation in intervention studies. Such evaluations provide information on the best way of using available resources in health care settings. For instance, advances in health care technology have resulted in an array of alternative treatment options. Unfortunately, such options tend to cost more than the existing therapeutic approaches. Therefore, economic evaluations will identify the worth of the new treatment options in comparison to the gold standard, in this case, comparing the adjunctive use of air polishing with conventional periodontal therapy. Besides focusing at patient reported outcomes and cost effectiveness of air polishing, this prospective, parallel, single-blinded, randomised controlled clinical trial is also planned to investigate the clinical and biological responses after the adjunct use of Erythritol Powder Air Polishing (EPAP) in addition to root surface debridement (RSD).
Evaluation of Three Irrigants, Sodium Hypochlorite, Chlorhexidine and Combination of CHX+H2O2 in...
Periapical PeriodontitisThis study will evaluate the synergistic effect of CHX + H2O2 when used as an irrigant during biomechanical preparation.in root canal treatment on periapical healing and compared with Chlorhexidine( CHX) and Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl).
A Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Evaluation of Healing of Apicomarginal Defects Using Autologous...
Chronic Apical PeriodontitisThis study will evaluate the effect of PRF (platelet rich fibrin) on the healing of apicomarginal defects. Healing of the defects will be assessed 2 dimensionaly by periapical radiograph and 3 dimensionaly using CBCT.
Mini Distractor in Vertically Deficient Bone
PeriodontitisAlveolar Bone LossADO is a bone regeneration technique, introduced by Chin and Toth in 1996 based in a biological process used for regenerate and consolidate bone between two bone segments obtained after osteotomy.These segments have been gradually separated by the process of distraction. ADO can be performed both horizontally (AHDO) and vertically (AVDO).