Effect of Waterpipe Smoking on Periodontal Health

Noha Ayman Ghallab323 enrolled

Overview

The main objective of the study is to assess the effect of waterpipe smoking on periodontal health, which will be done using a well constructed validated questionnaire. Then a full periodontal examination and x-ray evaluation will be done for all of the participants.

The primary outcome of the study is to assess the effect of waterpipe smoking on periodontal health, it will be assessed by questions about smoking habits, including smoking mode as well as duration (heads smoked per day) and extent of use (age of initiation and number of sessions per week) of waterpipe smoking. A full periodontal examination using UNC-15 periodontal probe will be done for all of the participants measuring the CAL, Probing Depth (PD), plaque index (PI), bleeding on probing (BOP) and gingival recession depth (GD). In subjects where attachment loss will be clinically detected, radiographic examination will be performed by digital periapical radiograph to detect the amount of bone loss, then staging will be done according to the new classification by the aid of radiographic examination.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

323

Conditions

Waterpipe Smoking Periodontal Diseases

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 60 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients whose age is between 18-60 years old. 2. Patient consulting in the outpatient clinic. 3. Provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals with chronic systemic diseases such as diabetes, endocrine and hematological Pathologies. 2. Patients having problem in opening their mouth or undergoing intermaxillary fixation where oral examination will not be possible. 3. Pregnant women. 4. Patients diagnosed with psychiatric problems or intoxicated with alcohol or drugs. 5. Patients with orthodontic appliances.

Locations (1)

Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

Cairo, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

periodontal health condition in waterpipe smokers.

will be assessed from questions about smoking habits, including smoking mode as well as duration and extent of use of waterpipe smoking and measuring the CAL for staging the periodontal condition according to the new classification by the aid of radiographic examination.

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year.

Secondary Outcomes

Impact of sociodemographic factors on periodontal health

Questions regarding sociodemographic information such as educational level, income and marital status will be analyzed.

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year.

Impact of oral hygiene behaviour on periodontal health.

Questions regarding oral health behaviors such as toothbrushing frequency, use of auxiliary aids, dental visits and toothbrushing method will be analyzed too.

Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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