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The Efficacy of Scaling and Root Planing on Endothelin-1 Level
Sponsor: University of Baghdad
Summary
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease resulting from bacterial invasion. Endothelin (ET-1) is a potent vasoconstrictor critical in the pathophysiology of periodontal diseases. Aim The present study aimed to measure the ET-1 concentrations in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) at baseline, one and three months subsequently to non-surgical periodontal therapy. Material and methods Designed as a clinical trial, 24 periodontitis individuals will be voluntarily consented to participate. Following non-surgical periodontal treatment, GCF samples will be collected to determine the amount of endothelin-1 at baseline, one, and three months. Clinical periodontal parameters will be recorded.
Official title: The Efficacy of Scaling and Root Planing on Endothelin-1 Gingival Crevicular Fluid Levels Among Periodontitis Patients: a Randomized Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2025-02-01
Completion Date
2025-09-30
Last Updated
2025-01-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Scaling and root surface debritment
Patients with 4-6 mm pocket depth were participated in this study; clinical periodontal parameters (BOP, PLI, PPD, CAL) were recorded at the baseline visit. To ensure sampling accuracy, From the site two papers with GCF were sampled. Following sample collecting for GCF, Every patient received comprehensive mouth supragingival scaling with an ultrasonic scaler (WoodpEEKer® UDS-K) along with dental hygiene recommendations. One week later, the sites were irrigated with normal saline after being scaled and root planed (ScRp) with Gracey curette. Following completion of subgingival instrumentation, each patient returned to the clinic following 1 and 3 months for periodontal parameter recording and GCF collection. Throughout these sessions, every patient received reinstruction to engage in self-oral hygiene practices.