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Minimally Invasive Non-Surgical Therapy Versus Single Flap Approach in Management of Periodontal Intrabony Defects

12. september 2026 opdateret af: Israa Bakri, Cairo University

Clinical and 3D Radiographic Evaluation of Minimally Invasive Non-Surgical Therapy Versus Single Flap Approach in Management of Periodontal Intrabony Defects: A Randomized Clinical Trial

This study aims to evaluate the clinical and 3D radiographic effects of minimally invasive non-surgical periodontal therapy (MINST) compared to single flap approach (SFA) in management of intrabony defects in stage III or IV periodontitis patients.

Studieoversigt

Status

Ikke rekrutterer endnu

Betingelser

Intervention / Behandling

Detaljeret beskrivelse

Minimally invasive non-surgical therapy (MINST) offers a tissue-preserving, patient-friendly approach that reduces morbidity, chair-time, and postoperative complications. However, existing studies on MINST are limited in scale, often lack long-term follow-up, and vary in clinical protocols, leading to inconsistent evidence on its predictability and efficacy compared to surgical modalities (Nibali et al., 2015; Barbato et al., 2024). Moreover, the biological mechanisms underlying MINST, particularly its ability to facilitate stable blood clot formation and support periodontal regeneration, are not yet fully clarified (Mehta et al., 2024). Given the growing emphasis on cost-effective, patient-centered care and the increasing population of individuals with medical or psychological contraindications to surgery, a deeper investigation into MINST as a stand-alone treatment is both timely and critical.

While MINST has emerged as a promising approach for managing periodontal intrabony defects, a critical limitation of current evidence lies in the lack of detailed characterization of defect morphology. Due to the non-surgical nature of the approach, the precise configuration of the defects; including their depth, width, angulation, and number of remaining bony walls, often remains undetermined, which restricts the ability to correlate defect characteristics with clinical outcomes. This is significant because it is well-established that defect morphology plays a crucial role in the success of regenerative periodontal treatments (Kasaj et al., 2008). Without detailed radiographic assessment, particularly using preoperative three-dimensional imaging modalities such as CBCT, it is challenging to ascertain which defect types are most suitable for MINST versus those that may benefit more from surgical intervention (Anoixiadou et al., 2023).

Consequently, there is a clear need for studies integrating preoperative 3D evaluation to better define the indications, advantages, and limitations of MINST in relation to defect-specific anatomical variables. Nonetheless, as periodontal therapy shifts toward less invasive, patient-centered care models, evaluating the efficacy of MINST with robust morphological diagnostics becomes an essential step in optimizing treatment outcomes and guiding evidence-based clinical decision-making.

Undersøgelsestype

Interventionel

Tilmelding (Anslået)

40

Fase

  • Ikke anvendelig

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Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Stage III or IV periodontitis patient having at least one tooth with 2-wall, 3-wall, or combined 2- to 3-wall intrabony defect ≥ 3 mm in depth (assessed by bone sounding, radiographic examination) with pocket depth (PD) ≥ 6 mm.
  • Able to sign an informed consent form.
  • Patients who are cooperative, motivated, and hygiene conscious.
  • Systemically free according to Cornell Medical Index (Broadbent, 1951).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy or breast feeding
  • Smoking (current or in the past 5 years).
  • The presence of an orthodontic appliance
  • Periodontal therapy carried out in the past 6 months
  • History of intake of antibiotics or other medications affecting the periodontium in the previous 3 months.
  • Handicapped and patients with psychological conditions.

Studieplan

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Hvordan er undersøgelsen tilrettelagt?

Design detaljer

  • Primært formål: Behandling
  • Tildeling: Randomiseret
  • Interventionel model: Parallel tildeling
  • Maskning: Enkelt

Våben og indgreb

Deltagergruppe / Arm
Intervention / Behandling
Eksperimentel: Intervention
Arm 1
non-surgical periodontal therapy using minimally invasive approach
Aktiv komparator: Control
arm 2
Single flap approach

Hvad måler undersøgelsen?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
CAL gain
Tidsramme: Baseline, 3 months and 6 months

Clinical attachment level (CAL) gain - Clinical examinations using UNC-15 Periodontal probe at baseline, 3 months and 6 months postoperatively.

CAL will be measured in millimeters from the CEJ to the bottom of the gingival sulcus/periodontal pocket at six sites per tooth: mesio-buccal, mid-buccal, disto-buccal, mesio-lingual, mid-lingual, and disto-lingual surfaces.

*Higher scores (mm) indicate worse outcome.

Baseline, 3 months and 6 months

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Radiographic defect depth reduction (RDR)
Tidsramme: Baseline and 6 months
The depth of intrabony defect will be measured from the alveolar bone crest to the base of the defect at baseline and after 6 months to detect the amount of bone fill using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Baseline and 6 months
Plaque index
Tidsramme: Baseline, 3 months and 6 months

Presence of dental plaque will be recorded at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months via clinical examination using UNC-15 periodontal probe. Each of the four surfaces of the teeth (buccal, lingual, mesial and distal) is given a score from 0-3 (Löe, 1967). The scores from the four areas of the tooth are added and divided by four in order to give the plaque index for the tooth with the following scores and criteria:

Score 0: No plaque Score 1: A film of plaque adhering to the free gingival margin and adjacent area of the tooth. The plaque may be seen in situ only after application of disclosing solution or by using the probe on the tooth surface.

Score 2: Moderate accumulation of soft deposit s within the gingival pocket, or the tooth and gingival margin, which can be seen with the naked eye.

Score 3: Abundance of soft matter within the gingival pocket and/or on the tooth and gingival margin.

*Higher scores indicate worse outcome.

Baseline, 3 months and 6 months
Bleeding on Probing
Tidsramme: Baseline, 3 months and 6 months

Clinical examination using UNC-15 Periodontal probe at baseline, 3 months and 6 months postoperatively.

Gentle probing of the orifice of the gingival crevice will be done, with the periodontal probe inserted 1 to 2 mm into the gingival sulcus starting at one interproximal area and moving to the other. If bleeding occurs within 10 seconds a positive finding is recorded (Ainamo and Bay, 1975).

*Positive finding indicates worse outcome.

Baseline, 3 months and 6 months
Pocket depth (PD) reduction
Tidsramme: Baseline, 3 months and 6 months

Clinical examination using UNC-15 Periodontal probe at baseline, 3 months and 6 months postoperatively.

PD will be measured in millimeters from the gingival margin to the bottom of the gingival sulcus/ periodontal pocket at six sites per tooth.

*Higher scores (mm) indicate worse outcome.

Baseline, 3 months and 6 months
Chair time
Tidsramme: Baseline
Measuring the time of procedure using Stopwatch Time spent in both treatment groups will be calculated using a stopwatch, and the total duration a patient spends undergoing the active treatment procedure will be measured from the moment the procedure begins until it ends (Aimetti et. al., 2017).
Baseline
Healing
Tidsramme: 1 week and 8 weeks postoperative

Evaluating wound healing following procedure using "Early Wound Healing Index (EWHI)" that will assess flap healing at 1 and 8 weeks postoperative using a 5-point scale based on Wachtel et al. (2003). EWHI will be scored as follows:

Score 1: Complete flap closure with no fibrin line in the interproximal area Score 2: Complete flap closure with a fine fibrin line Score 3: Complete flap closure with a fibrin clot Score 4: Incomplete flap closure with partial necrosis of the interproximal tissue Score 5: Incomplete flap closure with complete necrosis of the interproximal tissue.

*Higher scores mean a worse outcome (score 1 is the best outcome while score 5 is the worst outcome).

1 week and 8 weeks postoperative
Oral health-related quality of life
Tidsramme: 1 week postoperative

The shorter Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) version will be used 1 week postoperatively. It measures the seven dimensions of oral health related-quality of life: functional limitation, physical pain, psychological discomfort, physical disability, psychological disability, social disability and handicap. Each dimension is assessed in two questions. The response for each item will be recorded in a five-point scale with 0=never, 1=hardly ever, 2=occasionally, 3=fairly often and 4=very often. Within each 12 dimension, the response is multiplied by preset weights to calculate each subscore analysis (Slade, 1997).

*Higher scores indicate worse quality of life.

1 week postoperative
Cost effectiveness
Tidsramme: 6 months
Cost effectiveness analysis via calculation of ICER (Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratio) will be done 6 months postoperatively
6 months
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score
Tidsramme: 1-week postoperative
A Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be used to measure postoperative pain following periodontal treatment. The scale will consist of a horizontal line numbered from 0 to 10, where 0 will indicate no pain and 10 will indicate the most intense pain (higher scores indicate worse outcome). Patients will be instructed to mark their pain level on the VAS sheet 1 week postoperatively. Pain intensity will be categorized as follows: 0 = no pain, 1-4 = mild pain, 4-6 = moderate pain, and 7-10 = severe pain (Price et al., 1983).
1-week postoperative
Post-operative patient satisfaction
Tidsramme: 6-month postoperative
Overall treatment satisfaction will be evaluated at the 6-month follow-up using a binary outcome (yes/no) response to the question of whether the participant would choose to undergo the same surgical procedure again, based on their perception of the treatment outcome and postoperative pain (Balice et al., 2024).
6-month postoperative

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Studer store datoer

Studiestart (Anslået)

10. september 2026

Primær færdiggørelse (Anslået)

30. november 2027

Studieafslutning (Anslået)

28. januar 2028

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først indsendt

4. september 2026

Først indsendt, der opfyldte QC-kriterier

12. september 2026

Først opslået (Faktiske)

16. september 2026

Opdateringer af undersøgelsesjournaler

Sidste opdatering sendt (Faktiske)

16. september 2026

Sidste opdatering indsendt, der opfyldte kvalitetskontrolkriterier

12. september 2026

Sidst verificeret

1. september 2025

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