The Additional Effect of Tongue Scraping on Halitosis Parameters in Initial Periodontal Therapy
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
About this trial
Periodontitis can lead to tooth loss which may impair chewing ability and aesthetics. In addition, periodontitis can give rise to halitosis.
Standard initial periodontal treatment consists of supra and subgingival biofilm reduction and removal of calculus. Recently, the European Federation of Periodontology introduced clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of periodontitis. The use of a tongue scraper is not mentioned as element in the standard initial treatment of periodontitis.
The investigators have planned a clinical study in order to provide information about the effect of standard initial periodontal therapy and the additional effect of the use of a tongue scraper as part of the oral hygiene instructions on halitosis parameters in periodontitis patients.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Voluntary written informed consent of the participant or their legally authorized representative has been obtained prior to any screening procedures
Males or females American Society of Anesthesiologist classification I of II,
18 years of age or older,
In good general health as documented by self-assessment
Disqualifiers
Participant has a history of chemotherapy or radiotherapy in head and neck area
Any disorder, which in the Investigator's opinion might jeopardise the participant's safety or compliance with the protocol
Any prior or concomitant treatment(s) that might jeopardise the participant's safety or that would compromise the integrity of the Trial
Female who is pregnant, breast-feeding or has the intention of becoming pregnant in the following 6 months
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- tongue scraper
Treatment groups
39 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov