The Effect of Low Laser Therapy and Hyaluronic Acid as an Adjunct to Non-surgical Periodontal Therapy in Patients With Periodontitis

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Periodontal disease is an oral disease characterized by microbially associated, host-mediated inflammation of the periodontium. In the treatment of periodontal disease, conventional periodontal therapy includes both surgical and non-surgical approaches. Non-surgical therapy (i.e. scaling and root planing - SRP) remains an essential part of periodontal therapy. Here, diseased root surface debridement utilizing different hand and ultrasonic instrumentation is performed to facilitate periodontal re-attachment and to reduce the bacterial mass in the periodontal pocket. In the last decade, the use of lasers (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) has occupied part of the dialogue within periodontology due to several proposed advantages. In the arena of periodontology, laser use, as an adjunct to non-surgical therapy, was demonstrated to enhance periodontal healing; however, it is still the matter of debate. Among laser applications, low-level laser therapy is recommended for its pain-reducing, woundhealing and anti-inflammatory effects. Hyaluronic acid is a non-sulfated glycosaminoglycan and a major component of the extracellular matrix. It is found in various body fluids, such as gingival crevicular fluid, saliva, serum and synovial fluid. Anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous and anti-bacterial activities of hyaluronic acid have been investigated in dentistry, specially in periodontology.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 25
Maximum Age: 70
Healthy Volunteers: t
View:

• systemically healthy

• nonsmokers

• untreated periodontal disease (stage 3, grade B or C)

• plaque index will not exceed 20%

• at least 20 teeth in oral cavity

Locations
Other Locations
Slovenia
Univerity Medical Center Ljubljana
RECRUITING
Ljubljana
Contact Information
Primary
Eva Skaleric, Dr.
eva.skaleric@gmail.com
0038640813432
Backup
Aleš Fidler, Dr.
ales.fidler@gmail.com
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-06-09
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-02
Participants
Target number of participants: 45
Treatments
Experimental: SRP
The SRP group will receive non-surgical periodontal therapy using an ultrasonic device and curettes in two sessions.
Active_comparator: SRP+LASER
The SRP+LASER group will receive non-surgical periodontal therapy using an ultrasonic device and curettes in two sessions. After session 2, irradiation with a diode laser (Dentsply Sirona - SIROLaser Blue) will be applied intrasulcular to all sites with PD ≥ 4mm.
Active_comparator: SRP+HA
The SRP+HA group will receive non-surgical periodontal therapy using an ultrasonic device and curettes in two sessions. After session 2, a gel containing hyaluronic acid (Regedent, HyaDENT Cross linked hyaluronic acid gel) will be applied intrasulcular to all sites with PD ≥ 4mm.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Leads: University of Ljubljana

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov