PDT and Periodontal Treatment in DMT2 Patients

Summary

The relationship between diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontal disease is bidirectional. DM is a predisposing and modifying factor of periodontitis, which, in turn, worsens glycemic control and increases proteins found in the acute phase of inflammation. The gold standard for the treatment of periodontal disease is oral hygiene orientation, scaling and planing. Moreover, systemic antibiotic therapy may be employed in some cases. In an effort to minimize the prescription of antibiotics, photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been studied as an antimicrobial technique and has demonstrated promising results. The aim of the proposed study is to determine whether PDT as a complement to periodontal therapy (PT) is helpful in the metabolic control of individuals with type 2 diabetes and the reduction of acute phase inflammatory markers. The patients will be randomized using a proper software program into two groups: 1) PT + placebo PDT or 2) PT + active PDT. All patients will first be examined by a specialist, followed by PT performed by two other healthcare professionals. At the end of each session, PDT (active or sham) will be administered by a fourth healthcare professional. The following will be the PDT parameters: diode laser (660 nm); power output = 110 mW; exposure time = 90 seconds per point (9 J/point); and energy density = 22 J/cm2. The photosensitizer will be methylene blue (50 µg/mL). The patients will be re-evaluated 15, 30, 90 and 180 days after treatment. Serological exams with complete blood count, fasting glucose, glycated hemoglobin and crevicular fluid exams to screen for tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin 1, interleukin 6, osteocalcin, osteoprotegerin/RANKL will be performed at each evaluation. At baseline and 180 day periapical radiographs will be performed to evaluate the alveolar bone crest level. The data will be statistically evaluated using the most appropriate tests.

Conditions

• Periodontitis
• Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Periodontal treatment

Periodontal treatment will consist of oral hygiene instructions, with the monitored orientation of brushing technique and recommendation of the daily use of dental floss. Calculus deposits will also be removed using ultrasound equipment with the appropriate tips for periodontics as well as scaling and planing with dental instruments, as recommended by the AAP (2001). Treatment will be carried out in two to four one-hour sessions. Patient will receive sham PDT.

PROCEDURE

Periodontal treatment and PDT

Patients will receive periodontal treatment as previously described and PDT. PDT will be administered at the end of the periodontal treatment session at sites with pocket depths equal to or greater than 4 mm. A diode laser will be used at the 660 nm wavelength, P= 100 mW, 9 J/point, D = 22 J/cm2 (per point). The photosensitizer (BlueMet 0.005 % DMC)will be deposited at the fundus of the periodontal pocket using a syringe. The laser will be applied to the mucosa over the oral epithelium that lines the periodontal pocket using an optical fiber.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Nove de Julho

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Cristiane M Franca, PhD · University of Nove de Julho

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

TRIPLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2013-10-31

Primary Completion

2015-12-31

Completion

2015-12-31

Countries

• Brazil

Study Locations