Status:
COMPLETED
Diode Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy Enhances Clinical Outcomes for Deep Periodontal Pockets in Smokers
Lead Sponsor:
Selcuk University
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey
Conditions:
Periodontitis
Periodontitis Stage III
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study investigated the adjunctive effects of diode laser therapy in smokers with severe periodontitis. Thirty-three patients were randomized to non-surgical periodontal therapy (SRP) with or with...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- no periodontal treatment within the previous 6 months;
- no use of antibiotics within the previous 3 months;
- no systemic disease and alcohol drinkers, or drug users;
- no use of anti-inflammatory drugs within the past 3 months;
- no pregnancy;
- no use of hormonal contraceptives; and
- current smokers with a history of smoking ≥10 cigarettes per day for at least one year.
Exclusion
- Patients with \<20 teeth, grade III tooth mobility, partial dentures, or fixed prostheses were excluded. Additionally, those with dental implants or peri-implant diseases were also excluded.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 10 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 5 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
33 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07213752
Start Date
December 10 2023
End Date
June 5 2025
Last Update
October 9 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Selcuk University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Periodontology
Konya, Selçuklu, Turkey (Türkiye), 42250