This study aims to compare the clinical and radiographic effectiveness of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) combined with minimally invasive non-surgical therapy (MINST) versus MINST alone in the management of class II furcation defects.
Periodontitis is a multifactorial inflammatory disease that occurs due to the challenge between the host response and specific periodontal pathogens, leading to a gradual destruction of the periodontal supporting tissues over time. Different regenerative approaches have been proposed including guided tissue regeneration (GTR); bone grafts, bioactive agents such as enamel matrix derivative (EMD) and platelet concentrates. Using the minimally invasive nonsurgical technique (MINST) implements magnification with microscope/loupes and delicate instruments, to perform the periodontal debridement with more effective root debridement and less soft tissue trauma. MINST significantly improve the visualization and root decontamination, and at the same time preserve the gingival margin and consequently improve the aesthetic results and tissue stability.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
30
Patients will receive minimally invasive non-surgical technique (MINST) alone
Patients will receive minimally invasive non-surgical technique (MINST) + injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) injection
October 6 University (Faculty of Dentistry)
Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt
RECRUITINGChange in Radiographic Bone Fill at the Furcation Site
Radiographic bone fill at the furcation site will be assessed using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). The analysis will include measurement of the filled bone volume (FBV) at the furcation area using segmentation.
Time frame: 6 months after treatment
Change in Horizontal Clinical Attachment Level
Horizontal clinical attachment level will be assessed using periodontal probing at baseline and 6 months after treatment.
Time frame: 6 months after treatment
Change in Vertical Clinical Attachment Level
Vertical clinical attachment levels will be assessed using periodontal probing at baseline and 6 months after treatment.
Time frame: 6 months after treatment
Change in Probing Pocket Depth
Probing pocket depth (PPD) will be measured in millimeters from the gingival margin to the base of the periodontal sulcus at six sites per tooth using a UNC-15 periodontal probe. Measurements will be recorded at baseline and 6 months after treatment.
Time frame: 6 months after treatment
Change in Gingival Margin Location
The location of the gingival margin will be assessed by measuring the distance from the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) to the gingival margin. Measurements will be recorded at baseline and 6 months after treatment.
Time frame: 6 months after treatment
Change in Plaque Index
Plaque index (PI) will be assessed to evaluate oral hygiene status by measuring dental plaque accumulation in areas adjacent to the gingival margin. Plaque index will be recorded at baseline and 6 months after treatment.
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Time frame: 6 months after treatment
Change in Bleeding on Probing
Bleeding on probing (BoP) will be assessed by gently inserting a periodontal probe into the gingival sulcus at the base of the interdental papilla and recording the intensity of bleeding after a short delay. BoP will be assessed at baseline and 6 months after treatment.
Time frame: 6 months after treatment