Changes in periodontal pocket depth after non-surgical treatment
Investigation of the Changes in Periodontal Pocket Depth Following Periodontal Treatment in Patients With Periodontitis
This project will see if routine non-surgical periodontal treatment reduces pocket depths in adults aged 18–65 with stage 3 or 4 periodontitis.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Necmettin Erbakan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Konya, Konya) |
| Trial ID | NCT07327658 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a prospective, observational project at Necmettin Erbakan University’s Department of Periodontology that follows adults with stage 3–4 periodontitis receiving routine non-surgical periodontal treatment. No additional invasive procedures are performed; the study uses clinical and radiographic records routinely collected during care, including pocket depth, clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing, gingival and plaque indices, keratinized gingival width, mobility, furcation grade, and recession. Patients attend scheduled follow-ups between one month and one year after treatment, and data from those with a six-month follow-up are analyzed. Sociodemographic information and oral hygiene habits are recorded to help interpret treatment outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18–65 with documented stage 3 or 4 periodontitis who are not pregnant or breastfeeding, smoke fewer than 10 cigarettes per day, and can attend regular follow-up visits.
Not a fit: People with uncontrolled systemic disease, a diabetes diagnosis, heavy smokers (10 or more cigarettes per day), or those unable to keep follow-up appointments are unlikely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could help clinicians predict how much pocket depth improves after standard non-surgical therapy and inform follow-up timing.
How similar studies have performed: Numerous prior studies have shown that non-surgical periodontal therapy typically reduces pocket depths, and this study aims to document those changes within routine clinic records for advanced-stage patients.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18 and 65 years of age * Not being pregnant or breastfeeding * Smoking less than 10 cigarettes a day * Having a clinical record of periodontitis (stages 3 and 4 according to the 2017 classification) Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with uncontrolled systemic disease * Patients diagnosed with diabetes * Individuals under 18 years of age * Individuals who smoke 10 or more cigarettes a day * Patients who do not attend regular follow-up appointments and do not have sufficient clinical records
Where this trial is running
Konya, Konya
- Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Konya, Turkey — Konya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Osman Babayiğit
- Email: obabayigit@erbakan.edu.tr
- Phone: +905063208474
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.