CompletedNot Applicable

Treatment of Aphtous Ulcers With Photodynamic Therapy

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2018-03-05

Plain-language summary

The search for methods that can shorten the treatment process of aphthous ulcers, the etiology of which is not fully understood, continues. The aim of this study was to determine whether photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a clinically effective alternative in the treatment of oral aphthous ulcers.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * ASA-1 patients without any systemic disease, * With a history of canker sores not exceeding 2 days, * Not taking any antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs. Exclusion Criteria: * Laser therapy contraindicated, * Pregnancy, * Smoking habbit, * Poor oral hygiene, * Patients under 18 years of age

What they're measuring

Ulcer wound healing with diameter measurement

Timeframe: One week (preoperatively and on postoperative days 3, 5 and 7 )

Level of recovery

Timeframe: Postoperatively 7 th day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06379438

SponsorYuzuncu Yil University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-03-01

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