The study will be conducted at the Department of Periodontology, Cliniques universitaires Saint Luc. Patients diagnosed with Generalized Chronic Periodontitis (GChP) based on the current classification of the American Academy of Periodontology will be included. Detailed medical, periodontal and dental history will be obtained. Those who will fulfill the inclusion/exclusion criteria will be invited to participate in the study.
The study will be conducted at the Department of Periodontology, Cliniques universitaires Saint Luc. The patients will be informed in detail of the nature and course of study, and will sign informed consent prior to engagement in the study. Patients diagnosed with GChP based on the current classification of the American Academy of Periodontology will be included. Detailed medical, periodontal and dental history will be obtained. Those who will fulfill the inclusion/exclusion criteria will be invited to participate in the study.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
20
The side of the mouth receiving the subgingival irrigations of povidone iodine 10% (test group)
The other side of the mouth will be irrigated with a sterile saline solution (control group)
Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc
Brussels, Belgium
RECRUITINGPercentage of subjects reaching ≤ 4 mm in periodontal sites with PPD ≥ 5 mm
The primary objective of this study is to determine the effect of PVI on periodontal probing depth (PPD).
Time frame: up to 6 months
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.