N/A
Completed N=25
Combined Use of Er:YAG and Nd:YAG Laser
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02851823 ↗Enrolled (actual)
25
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2017
Primary outcomePrimary: Clinical Attachment Level Change for Moderately Deep Pockets (4 mm≤PD≤6 mm) — 2.07; 2.12; 2.06; 2.09 mm
Summary
The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of combined Er:YAG and Nd:YAG laser therapy to that of scaling and root planning with hand instruments in nonsurgical treatment of chronic periodontitis.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Clinical Attachment Level Change for Moderately Deep Pockets (4 mm≤PD≤6 mm) |
2.07; 2.12; 2.06; 2.09 | — |
| PRIMARY Clinical Attachment Level Change for Deep Pockets (7 mm≤PD) |
3.74; 4.23; 3.98; 4.66 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- The patients had ≥4 teeth per quadrant with probing depth (PD) of ≥5 mm, clinical attachment level (CAL) of ≥4 mm, and radiographic signs of alveolar bone loss. These individuals also had bleeding on probing (BOP) at >80% of the proximal sites.
Exclusion Criteria
- Periodontal treatment received for the last 1 year; systemic diseases that could influence the outcome of the therapy, pregnancy, smoking, immunosuppressive chemotherapy; and use of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs for the last 6 months.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02851823). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.