CompletedPhase 3

Control of Periodontal Infections

United States187 participantsStarted 1999-09

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to test combined effects of scaling and root planing with periodontal surgery, systemically administered amoxicillin and metronidazole, and/or local tetracycline on pocket depth reduction and attachment level "gain" in patients with chronic periodontitis.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * greater than 20 years of age * had a least 15 natural teeth * in good general health * at least 4 teeth with pockets \> 6 mm * at least 8 teeth with AL \> 3 mm at baseline Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant or nursing (if female) * having antibiotic or periodontal therapy in the previous three months * systemic conditions that would affect the course of periodontal disease * systemic conditions that required antibiotic coverage * allergic to drugs used in the study

What they're measuring

Clinical Attachment Level Gain

Timeframe: 24 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01098448

SponsorThe Forsyth Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2004-12

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