Naslov
Efficacy of electrical neuromuscular stimulation in the treatment of chronic periodontitis

Autori
Puhar, Ivan ; Kapuđija, Amalija ; Kašaj, Adrian ; Willershausen, Brita ; Zafiropoulos, Gregory-George ; Bošnjak, Andrija ; Plančak, Darije

Izvornik
Journal of Periodontal & Implant Science (2093-2278) 41 (2011); 117-122

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Chronic periodontitis; Microcurrent electric stimulation; Scaling and root planing; Periodontal diseases

Sažetak
Purpose: The purpose of the present randomized controlled clinical study was to evaluate the short-term outcomes of microcurrent electrical neuromuscular stimulation (MENS) as an adjunct method to nonsurgical periodontal therapy. Methods: Twenty patients with moderate to severe chronic periodontitis were recruited into the study and randomly treated with either nonsurgical periodontal therapy followed by 5 MENS treatments with a microcurrent device or by nonsurgical periodontal therapy alone. Periodontal parameters were measured at baseline and 6 weeks following therapy, and included plaque index, bleeding on probing, probing depth and clinical attachment level (CAL). Results: All measured values were reduced at the time of re-evaluation. The amount of inflammation was significantly reduced in the test (p=0.002) and control group (p=0.015). The test group demonstrated a significant CAL gain at 6 weeks following therapy, including non-molar (p=0.009) and molar teeth (p=0.028). In comparison with the control group, the test group showed statistically significant differences in the CAL on both molar (p=0.027) and non-molar teeth (p=0.031). Conclusions: In conclusion, the short-term results of the study indicate that MENS could be a suitable adjunctive method in the treatment of chronic periodontitis.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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