Effectiveness of Scaling and Root Planing in Deeper Pockets

This study will retrospectively evaluate the outcomes of scaling and root planing over a two year time period. The study will focus specifically on the effectiveness of SRP in pockets with an initial pre-treatment pocket probing depth of ≥ 5 mm and ≤ 8 mm. The study will also examine the response to SRP of all initial pocket depths, i.e., those PPD that fall below or above those in the indicated range, to verify the findings of previous studies.

Active, Not Recruiting

This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Periodontal Disease Mouth Diseases Periodontal Diseases Periodontitis Stomatognathic Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Texas A&M University Collage of Dentistry,

Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

All patients treated by dental students who have the required data
14 or more permanent teeth
Have at least 2 molars (excluding third molars)

Exclusion criteria

All third molars and second molars next to a partially impacted third molar
Smokers
Diabetes
Immunocompromised patients (HIV/AIDS; chemotherapy; systemic steroid therapy, etc.)
Pregnancy during treatment or during the follow-up periods
Diagnosis of Alzheimer's or dementia
Diagnosis of oral mucous membrane disease (BMMP, Lupus, erosive lichen planus, etc.)
Patients that have received periodontal surgery following SRP

Treatment and study plan

Scaling and Root Planing

Procedure

Retrospective study to evaluate the outcome of scaling and root planing

Primary outcomes

Effectiveness of SRP (scaling and root planing) in pockets with an initial (baseline) pre-treatment pocket probing depth of ≥ 5 mm and ≤ 8 mm

Time frame: From January 2020 to January 2025

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Texas A&M University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Mar 24, 2025
Registry last updated: Dec 9, 2025

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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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