CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Waterpipe Smoking on Periodontal Health

Egypt323 participantsStarted 2020-11-01

Plain-language summary

The main objective of the study is to assess the effect of waterpipe smoking on periodontal health, which will be done using a well constructed validated questionnaire. Then a full periodontal examination and x-ray evaluation will be done for all of the participants.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Patients whose age is between 18-60 years old.
✓. Patient consulting in the outpatient clinic.
✓. Provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Individuals with chronic systemic diseases such as diabetes, endocrine and hematological Pathologies.
✕. Patients having problem in opening their mouth or undergoing intermaxillary fixation where oral examination will not be possible.
✕. Pregnant women.
✕. Patients diagnosed with psychiatric problems or intoxicated with alcohol or drugs.
✕. Patients with orthodontic appliances.

What they're measuring

periodontal health condition in waterpipe smokers.

Timeframe: through study completion, an average of 1 year.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04509505

SponsorNoha Ayman Ghallab

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-09-30

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