Periodontal Treatment and Psychology

Ozge Gokturk

Status: Completed

Conditions: Gum Disease

Treatments: Other: Psychological measurements

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03190512

14-KAEK-218

Details and patient eligibility

About

There is a relationship between depression and periodontal disease. This relationship may be double-sided. A psychological state such as anxiety, depression, body image, and self-esteem may be affected from the symptoms of periodontal disease.

Full description

Background: Depression is a multi-factorial disease characterized by a variety of symptoms. Psychiatric disorders seem to be more prone to periodontitis compared to patients without psychiatric disorders. However periodontal disease and depression can be considered bidirectional risk factors. Periodontal disease can also be an effect on depression. The aim of this randomized controlled clinical study is to determine the effect of non-surgical mechanical periodontal treatment on psychological state.

Material and methods: The study population consisted of 184 depressed patients with non-treated periodontal diseases. Two randomized group is formed from these patients. Immediately periodontal treatment (test group, n = 92) and delayed periodontal treatment (control group, n = 92). Clinical periodontal and psychological measures were performed at baseline and 6th weeks on control and test group.

Enrollment: 184 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 60 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• the presence of periodontal diseases,
• the presence of diagnosed minor depression
• being under maintenance therapy regarding the depression

Exclusion criteria

• any hormonal condition such as pregnancy or lactation
• received any periodontal treatment within six months

Trial design

Primary purpose: Prevention

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Quadruple Blind

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184 participants in 2 patient groups, including a placebo group

Test Group

Active Comparator group

Description:

Psychological measurements were taken from periodontal disease patients before treatment and after 6 weeks. Intervention: Non-surgical periodontal treatment (SRP and oral hygiene instructions) was performed and the Psychological questionnaires were filled.

Treatment:

Other: Psychological measurements

Control Group

Placebo Comparator group

Description:

Psychological measurements were taken from periodontal disease patients at the baseline and after 6 weeks without the periodontal treatment. Intervention: The Psychological questionnaires were filled.

Treatment:

Other: Psychological measurements