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Brief Title: Effect of Photodynamic Therapy on Gingival Crevicular Cytokines in Periodontitis Patients
Official Title: Effect of Photodynamic Therapy on Gingival Crevicular Cytokines in Periodontitis Patients
Study ID: NCT03453476
Brief Summary: Systemically healthy periodontitis patients were recruited in this single-blind, split-mouth, randomized controlled clinical trial. After SRP, PDT was applied at probing depth (PD) ≥ 4 mm at test quadrant. At baseline, 3rd month and 6th month, clinical parameters and cytokine pattern in gingival crevicular fluids (GCFs) were analysed.
Detailed Description: Periodontal parameters and cytokine IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, MMP-8 levels were analysed.
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: Yes
Name: Lum Peng Lim
Affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR