Change in Gingival Volume and Quality of Life Due to Initial Periodontal Therapy in Smokers

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of this study is to compare the dimensional changes of the gingiva due to initial periodontal therapy in non-smokers and cigarette smokers and to compare the oral health related quality of life of non-smokers and cigarette smokers with periodontitis before and after initial periodontal therapy. Changes in gingival volume are expected to be greater in non-smokers than in cigarette smokers. It is expected that the quality of life will be better after therapy in both groups, with better results in the non-smoking group. 60 subjects with periodontitis will be included in the study 30 non-smokers and 30 cigarette smokers. All subjects will fill out a quality of life questionnaire which will be validated before the onset of this research. This will be followed by clinical periodontal examination. After examination, the upper and lower jaw will be scanned using an intraoral scanner and initial periodontal therapy will be performed. After 8 weeks, subjects will fill out the quality of life questionnaire again, measurement of periodontal indices and scanning will be performed. The digital scans wll be superimposed, and the dimensional changes of the gingiva will be quantified and compared between the two groups. By using 3D technology, it will be possible to objectively quantify tissue changes and monitor the course of the disease. A 3D comparison between non-smokers and cigarette smokers will provide a new perspective on the relationship between smoking and periodontitis. Furthermore, it will be demonstrated to what extent smoking affects the quality of life of patients with periodontitis and the results of non-surgical therapy.

Official Title
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Change in Gingival Volume and Quality of Life Due to Initial Periodontal Therapy in Smokers

Conditions
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Periodontitis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Procedure: Initial periodontal therapy and 3D intraoral scanning


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: periodontitis cigarette smokers non smokers Exclusion Criteria: previous periodontal treatment pregnancy minors antibiotic therapy in the last 6 months patients with ortho appliances patients using drugs that affect gingival volume immunosuppressive therapy systemic conditions that affects periodontal tissues and therapy

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Other: Smokers<br> | Procedure: Initial periodontal therapy and 3D intraoral scanning<br>* Initial periodontal therapy using GBT ( guided biofilm therapy) principle and 3D intraoral scanning<br>|
| Experimental: Non smokers<br> | Procedure: Initial periodontal therapy and 3D intraoral scanning<br>* Initial periodontal therapy using GBT ( guided biofilm therapy) principle and 3D intraoral scanning<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volume changes | soft tissue volume changes after therapy ( mm3) | 24 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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3D imaging, gingiva, nonsurgical periodontal debridement, periodontitis, quality of life, smoking