Examining how bruxism affects treatment outcomes for periodontitis

Impact of Bruxism in the Outcome of Subgingival Instrumentation for the Management of Stage 2 and Stage 3 Periodontitis: A Comparative Interventional Study.

Not applicable Interventional Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak · NCT05995431

This study is testing how teeth grinding affects the success of gum disease treatment in healthy adults aged 30-50 with periodontitis.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment58 (estimated)
Ages30 Years to 50 Years
SexAll
SponsorPostgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rohtak, Haryana)
Trial IDNCT05995431 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of bruxism on the effectiveness of subgingival instrumentation in patients with Stage 2 and Stage 3 periodontitis. It aims to assess the association between bruxism and periodontal disease by comparing treatment outcomes in patients with and without bruxism. The study will recruit systemically healthy individuals aged 30-50 years who have been diagnosed with periodontitis and will involve interventions such as scaling and root planing. Data will be collected over a 12-14 month period, focusing on clinical attachment levels as a primary outcome measure.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are systemically healthy individuals aged 30-50 years with Stage 2 or Stage 3 periodontitis and bruxism.

Not a fit: Patients with systemic diseases or those taking medications that affect periodontal status may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for patients with periodontitis who also suffer from bruxism.

How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between bruxism and periodontal disease has been explored, this specific interventional approach is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

TEST GROUP

* Systemically healthy patients
* Patient having stage 2 or stage 3 periodontitis with bruxism Age between 30-50 years
* Minimum 20 teeth present in oral cavity

CONTROL GROUP

* Systemically healthy patients
* Patient having stage 2 or stage 3 periodontitis without bruxism
* Age between 30-50 years
* Minimum 20 teeth present in oral cavity

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of systemic disease such as diabetes or autoimmune disease
* History of drugs having the potential impact on periodontal status like phenytoin, cyclosporin, calcium-channel blockers or antidepressant drugs
* Pregnant or lactating females

Where this trial is running

Rohtak, Haryana

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions PeriodontitisBruxism
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