Evaluation of Periodontal Response to Non Surgical Therapy in Pre and Post Menopausal Women With Periodontitis

Panineeya Mahavidyalaya Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre60 enrolled

Overview

The present study was evaluated periodontal status in pre and post-menopausal women with periodontitis following non-surgical therapy.

AIM: The aim of the present study was to evaluate periodontal status in pre and post-menopausal women with periodontitis following non-surgical therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Periodontal status was measured by Periodontal index (PRI), and oral hygiene status was measured by plaque index (PI). Both the parameters were measured at baseline i.e before Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) and after 3 months intervals post treatment. SRP was done in both pre\&post menopause groups.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Periodontitis Menopause Plaque Inflammation

Interventions

scaling and root planing (srp)OTHER

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 40 YearsMax age: 60 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria:Patients should have at least 15 natural teeth remaining * Non smokers * Systemically healthy from past 6 months Exclusion Criteria:Present or past smokers * Below 40 years of age * With gross oral pathology or tumors * Patients on long term steroid medication * Undergoing Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) * Pregnant women or planning for pregnancy * Those who have received periodontal therapy in the preceding 6 months * Those that are under medication in the preceding 6 months * Any systemic disorders or any medication that affects the periodontal status was excluded from this study.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Evaluation of periodontal response to non surgical therapy in pre and post menopausal women with periodontitis

pocket depth reduction calculated with PRI index

Time frame: 3 months

Evaluation of periodontal response to non surgical therapy in pre and post menopausal

plaque scores was calculated with Silness and Loe index

Time frame: 3 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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