Er:YAG Laser and Air Polishing Application in Periodontal Treatment (NCT06574802) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Er:YAG Laser and Air Polishing Application in Periodontal Treatment
China60 participantsStarted 2024-09-04
Plain-language summary
Periodontitis (gum disease) is an infection of the gums that can lead to tooth loss. In recent years, many types of dental lasers or other devices have been used for the non-surgical treatment of periodontal diseases. However, it remains unclear whether the combined application of laser and air polishing is effective as an adjuvant treatment for periodontitis. The purpose of this study is to compare the use of combined application of Er:YAG laser and sub-gingival air polishing powder, with the treatment of Er:YAG laser only, in periodontal diseases treatment in a Chinese population.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 1\) aged 35-65 years old, in good systemic healthy;
* 2\) clinically diagnosed with generalized stage Ⅱ or stage Ⅲ periodontitis;
* 3\) a minimum of 20 teeth
Exclusion Criteria:
* 1\) pregnancy or recent pregnancy plans;
* 2\) had received periodontal treatment within the previous 6 months;
* 3\) taken antibiotics within the previous 3 months;
* 4\) had diabetes;
* 5\) obvious malocclusion, history of orthodontic treatment, or a habit of mouth breathing.
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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Changes in PD
Timeframe: at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years
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Changes in CAL
Timeframe: at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years