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Effects of Periodontal Treatment Associated With Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy on Halitosis in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of periodontal treatment associated with the use of a tongue scraper, compared with the same treatment combined with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT), in reducing halitosis in individuals with periodontal disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The main question it aims to answer is: aPDT treatment is more effective in treating halitosis? aPDT treatment is more effective in periodontitis? Researchers will compare aPDT treatment to conventional treatment (scaling and root planning and tongue scraper) to see if aPDT has additional effects in reducing halitosis and improving periodontal health. * Participants will be asked to visit the clinic once a week for exam and treatment during 1 month. * After active treatment they will be asked to come to maintenance and control visits once a month until 6 months.
Official title: Effects of Periodontal Treatment Associated With Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy on Halitosis in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
32
Start Date
2026-04-02
Completion Date
2027-02-28
Last Updated
2026-03-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Scaling and root planing
Mechanical removal of biofilm in periodontal pockets and tongue
Photodynamic Therapy with Conventional Methylene Blue
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in periodontal pockets and tongue
Locations (1)
Bauru School of Dentistry
Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil