The treatment of periodontitis requires the removal of dental biofilm through both professional mechanical plaque removal and at-home oral hygiene practices. This study aims to compare clinical and psychological outcomes following professional treatment using either piezoelectric or magnetostrictive ultrasonic devices.
Patients diagnosed with periodontitis will be screened for eligibility criteria. A comprehensive full-mouth periodontal assessment will be conducted by a calibrated examiner to determine the severity and extent of the disease. Subsequently, patients will receive oral hygiene instructions, and group allocation will be revealed using a sealed envelope. Based on the assigned group, full-mouth ultrasonic debridement will be performed by a trained operator. Patient perceptions regarding the treatment will then be recorded. After three months, patients will return for a follow-up periodontal evaluation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
52
the use of ultrasonic oscillating tips allows supragingival and subgingival biofilm and dental calculus removal
the use of ultrasonic oscillating tips allows supragingival and subgingival biofilm and dental calculus removal
AOUS
Siena, SI, Italy
RECRUITINGPain perception
vas scale (0-10) for perception of pain after treatment
Time frame: through study completition, on average 6 months
noise
vas scale (0-10) for perception of noise after treatment
Time frame: through study completition, on average 6 months
vibration
vas scale (0-10) for perception of vibration after treatment
Time frame: through study completition, on average 6 months
pocket closure
change of pocket probing depth (millimeter) after treatment measured with a periodontal probe
Time frame: through study completition, on average 6 months
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