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NCT Number: NCT02013661

Clinical Evaluation of Sutures in Periodontal Surgery

The aims of this study were to evaluate and compare tissue erythema, edema and knot loosening among four types of suture one week after periodontal surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Periodontal Debridement

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

San Cugat Del Valles, Barcelona, 08195, Spain

About this study

Forty patients participated in this prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial. Vertical mattress sutures were used following resective periodontal surgery performed by one operator. Four suture materials were selected for evaluation: 5-0 silk; 5-0 polypropylene; 5-0 polyglycolic acid (PGA), and 4-0 polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Seven days after the surgical procedure, the surgeon assessed suture loosening and removed the sutures. A blind researcher clinically evaluated erythema and edema.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Qualification for the study was based on the need for resective periodontal surgery (apically positioned flap and osseous recontouring) at four or more consecutive interproximal sites per quadrant

Exclusion criteria

  • systemic diseases, such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or an immunologic disease that would affect wound healing; allergies to prescribed medication; and/or current pregnancy or breast feeding were excluded from the study

Treatment and study plan

Periodontal resective surgery

Procedure

surgical periodontal debridement is performed after periodontal phase I

Primary outcomes

  1. presence or absence of Suture loosening

    Time frame: seven days after surgery

    Seven days after the surgical procedure, the surgeon assessed suture loosening; recording loose or not Loose

Secondary outcomes

  1. presence and level of erythema and edema.

    Time frame: seven days after surgery

    Seven days after the surgical procedure a blind researcher clinically evaluated erythema and edema. Adding a score related to a gingival index

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Clinical Evaluation of Four Types of Suture in Periodontal Surgery

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2012
Study completion
2012
First posted
Dec 17, 2013
Registry last updated
Dec 17, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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