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Dental Loupe Versus Dental Operating Microscope for Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Summary
Periodontitis is a multifactorial, non-infectious disease that can lead to tooth loss if left untreated. Advanced stages of periodontitis can affect chewing ability, nutritional status, and quality of life. Calculus removal, root planing, and mechanical removal of plaque should be considered a fundamental part of initial periodontal treatment. Furthermore, patients who undergo calculus removal and root planing followed by regular maintenance programs experience less tooth loss and clinical attachment loss. Calculus removal and root planing are integral parts of non-surgical periodontal treatment to remove bacterial plaque and calculus from diseased root surfaces. The use of magnification systems to increase the field of view in both surgical and non-surgical procedures dates back to the 1860s with the first use of surgical microscopes. Magnification systems were first used in dentistry in the first half of the 20th century. In 1978, Apotheker and Jako developed the first surgical microscope for use in dentistry. The use of magnifying loupes as visual aids by dentists has become increasingly popular over the years, with continuous improvements in design and effectiveness. A 2019 survey among dentists indicated that magnifying lenses are one of the significant technological advancements in this profession. Periodontal endoscopy is also one of the approaches clinicians use to improve visibility. Dental magnification systems are known to increase effectiveness, especially in interproximal areas where access and visibility are limited. Clinical studies have compared root surface planing procedures performed with periodontal endoscopy with traditional root surface planing. The results of the studies showed a significant difference in clinical outcomes in patients treated with periodontal endoscopy compared to those treated with traditional methods. The aim of this study is to analyze the clinical and microbiological benefits of image magnification systems (dental loupe and dental microscope) in scaling and root surface planing in the treatment of patients with periodontitis.
Official title: Comparison of the Effectiveness of Dental Loupe and Dental Operating Microscope in Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-08-01
Completion Date
2027-11-01
Last Updated
2026-09-16
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Mechanical debridement and dental plaque sample collection with dental loupe
After clinical measurements are taken from Stage 3 Grade A periodontitis patients presenting to the periodontology clinic, a coin toss determines which area will undergo mechanical debridement under dental loupe magnification and which area under dental microscope magnification. Before starting the procedure, a plaque sample will be collected from the deepest pathological pockets in the relevant area for later microbiological examination. Following supragingival and subgingival debridement under local anesthesia using Gracey curettes and an ultrasonic scaler, patients will be placed in a follow-up period.
Mechanical debridement and dental plaque sample collection with dental microscope
After clinical measurements are taken from Stage 3 Grade A periodontitis patients presenting to the periodontology clinic, a coin toss determines which area will undergo mechanical debridement under dental loupe magnification and which area under dental microscope magnification. Before starting the procedure, a plaque sample will be collected from the deepest pathological pockets in the relevant area for later microbiological examination. Following supragingival and subgingival debridement under local anesthesia using Gracey curettes and an ultrasonic scaler, patients will be placed in a follow-up period.
Locations (3)
Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Gülhane Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Kırklareli Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji Anabilim Dalı
Kırklareli, Turkey (Türkiye)
Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Hamidiye Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi
Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye)