Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy in Treatment of Aggressive Periodontitis (Stage III, Grade C Periodontitis)

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2016-06-30
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

Treatment of aggressive periodontitis (stage III, grade C periodontitis) represents a big challenge. The aim of the study was to compare the long-term results of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) and antibiotic therapy as an adjunct to conventional non-surgical therapy in patients with aggressive periodontitis. Clinical parameters of probing depth, clinical attachment level and bleeding on probing (BOP) were assessed at baseline, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after treatment.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University of Ljubljana
• Treatments: Amoxicillin; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Infective Agents; Metronidazole

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• aggressive periodontitis (stage III, grade C periodontitis)

• nonsmokers

• at least 20 teeth in oral cavity

• systemically healthy

Exclusion Criteria:

• any previous periodontal treatment

• smoking

• pregnancy

• ingestion of systemic antibiotics within three months before therapy