Ultrasonic Versus Ultrasonic+ for Effective Sanative Therapy (NCT03074565) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultrasonic Versus Ultrasonic+ for Effective Sanative Therapy
Canada42 participantsStarted 2017-05-01
Plain-language summary
Periodontitis is a chronic oral infection that results in the breakdown of connective tissue and alveolar bone that support the teeth. Non-surgical sanative therapy using a combination treatment of hand and ultrasonic instrumentation is the primary treatment option for patients with periodontitis. However, the hand-held instrumentation requires continuous sharpening for optimal outcomes, which introduces tremendous variability as well as a large increase in time spent by the treating dental hygienists. Therefore, this study aimed to determine if ultrasonic instrumentation alone can provide similar improvements to periodontal outcomes compared to ultrasonic plus hand instrumentation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Both males and females age 19 years or older who are undergoing sanative therapy for moderate to severe chronic periodontitis are eligible.
* Chronic periodontitis has been classified as localized or generalized depending on whether \<30% or \>30% of sites are involved.
* Severity is based on the amount of clinical attachment loss (CAL) and is designated as slight (1-2 mm CAL), moderate (3-4 mm CAL) or severe (\> 5 mm CAL).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with dental implants,
* pregnancy,
* a recent history of antibiotic use (within 3 months prior to treatment) and
* inability to give consent for the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Periodontal healing evaluated based on changes in mean probing depth (mm)
Timeframe: Baseline and between 8 and 12 weeks after sanative therapy