The investigators plan to recruit 40 healthy patients referred to the unit of Periodontology, diagnosed with generalized moderate - severe chronic periodontitis. treatment will include 4 - 6 sessions of scaling + root planning, oral hygiene instructions and motivation. Whole saliva will be collected at intake and 8 - 14 weeks post periodontal treatment. Saliva will be analyzed for trans locator protein. Study hypothesis: Periodontal treatment has an affect on saliva components.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Whole saliva & translocator protein (TSPO)
Change in whole saliva \& translocator protein (TSPO) post periodontal treatment
Time frame: Intake of patients than 8 - 12 weeks after periodontal treatment (scaling & root planning)
Periodontal measurements (periodontal pocket depth, bleeding on probing & clinical attachment level)
periodontal probing depth, bleeding on probing and clinical attachment level.
Time frame: Intake 8 - 12 weeks post periodontal treatment (scaling & root planning)
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.