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NCT Number: NCT06429917

Impact of Subgingival Instrumentation on Jaw Symptoms of Probable Bruxers Among Patients With Periodontitis

This study aims to explore the mechanisms by which periodontal disease affects the bruxers and to assess the impact of subgingival instrumentation on jaw symptoms of probable bruxers among patients with periodontitis .

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Key information

Conditions

Periodontitis Behavior Bruxism Habits Inflammation Mouth Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Periodontal Diseases Stomatognathic Diseases Tooth Diseases

Age range

30 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences

Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India

About this study

Patients with chronic periodontitis usually describe itching and persistent pain of moderate intensity. Applying masticatory pressure provides relief in these symptoms. However, this practice may lead to the development of bruxism habits in patients over time.

A deeper comprehension of the dynamic interplay between periodontal health and bruxism is crucial for crafting holistic treatment approaches aimed at addressing both symptoms and root causes effectively.

Till now, there has been no report examining the effect of subgingival instrumentation on probable bruxers in periodontitis patients.

. This study aims to assess the impact of subgingival instrumentation on jaw symptoms of probable bruxers in patients with periodontitis

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 1. Systemically healthy patients 2. Patient having habit of bruxism diagnosed with periodontitis 3. Age between 30-40 years 4. Minimum 20 teeth present in oral cavity

Exclusion criteria

  • History of systemic disease such as diabetes or autoimmune disease
  • History of drugs having the potential impact on periodontal status like phenytoin, cyclosporin, calcium-channel blockers or antidepressant drugs.
  • Pregnant or lactating females.
  • Post-menopausal women.
  • Patients diagnosed with temporomandibular disorders- pain and tenderness in the masticatory muscles
  • Patients receiving interventions for bruxism.
  • History of Psychological disorders

Treatment and study plan

Subgingival instrumentation

Other

All the participants will undergo subgingival instrumentation with hand scalers, curettes and ultrasonic scaler. Parameters will be recorded at baseline and two, three and six months of time points after subgingival instrumentation.

Primary outcomes

  1. Jaw symptoms

    Time frame: baseline , 2 months , 3 months and 6 months

    Improvement in frequency and intensity of Jaw Symptoms (pain, unpleasantness, sensitivity, tiredness, tension and stiffness) as perceived by the patient.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Bleeding on probing

    Time frame: baseline , 2 months , 3 months and 6 months

    BOP recorded as 1 if bleeding occurs within 15 seconds of probing and 0 (absent) if no bleeding occurred. It will be calculated in %. After adding all the scores, total score will be divided by the total no. of surfaces accessed and multiplied by 100

  2. Gingival index

    Time frame: baseline , 2 months , 3 months and 6 months

    Gingival index by Loe and Silness (1963) will be used to assess severity of gingival inflammation.

  3. Probing pocket depth

    Time frame: baseline , 2 months , 3 months and 6 months

    Probing Pocket Depth (PPD): Probing pocket depth will be measured as the distance from gingival margin to the base of pocket. The probing depth measurements will be assessed using the Periodontal probe. The probe will be inserted in the bottom of pocket and maintained parallel to vertical axis of the tooth. Measurements will be noted at 6sites of a tooth (mesio-buccal, mid-buccal, disto- buccal, mesio-lingual, mid-lingual and disto- lingual). Measurements will be rounded to the nearest whole millimeter.

  4. tooth mobility

    Time frame: baseline , 2 months , 3 months and 6 months

    Tooth mobility is assessed using Miller Mobility Index

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Impact of Subgingival Instrumentation on Jaw Symptoms of Probable Bruxers Among Patients With Periodontitis- An Interventional Study

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
May 28, 2024
Registry last updated
May 7, 2026

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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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