CompletedNot Applicable

Instrumentation Effectiveness of Modified, Area-Specific Hand Scalers During Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy

United States12 participantsStarted 2018-11-09

Plain-language summary

The goal of this project is to analyze the effectiveness of calculus and biofilm removal using area-specific hand scalers such as Mini Five® Gracey Curettes and Micro Mini Five® Gracey Curettes in periodontal pockets that are 5mm or greater. The data collected from this project will provide the evidence needed to support the use of modified hand scalers during non-surgical periodontal therapy for clinicians.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy patients * Patients 18 years old or considered an adult in the state in which they live * Well-controlled systemic conditions * Diagnosis of localized or generalized moderate to advanced periodontitis * 1 or more multi-rooted, posterior teeth planned for extraction * Clinical attachment loss of 3-4 mm * Probing depths greater than 4 mm Exclusion Criteria: * Patients taking anti-coagulants except for low-dose aspirin * Patients with significant cardiac conditions that would limit the amount of local anesthetic administered during any one dental visit * Third molars * Root caries that would interfere with a simple extraction * Damaged root surfaces * External root resorption * Previously endodontic treated teeth with a current periapical lesion present * Teeth that break during the extraction

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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

Modified, Area Specific hand scalers in 5mm or greater pockets

Timeframe: Day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03729167

SponsorUniversity of Michigan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-06-17

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