Granulation Tissue From Residual Periodontal Pockets
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Periodontitis. Basic parameters: 18 years — 75 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Italy
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
Unsure about the terms? Read our patient guide →
Official title
Histological Analysis of Granulation Tissue From Residual Periodontal Pockets
Overview
This observational study aims to describe the histopathological features of granulation tissue (GT) found in residual periodontal pockets at the time of surgical intervention, after completion of the first two steps of periodontal therapy, according to EFP guidelines (Sanz et al., 2020). A secondary objective was to analyze GT characteristics in relation to clinical outcomes (e.g., defect type, probing depth reduction and clinical attachment gain) in order to identify possible statistical associations between tissue patterns and clinical improvements.
Detailed description
The study was conducted at the Section of Periodontology, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy.
Ethical approval was obtained from the Sapienza University Ethics Committee (6997 / 23-01-2023).
Granulation tissue samples were collected during standard periodontal surgery from tissues that would normally be removed, without any additional intervention for the enrolled patients.
Primary outcome measures
- Histopathological characterization of granulation tissue components [Time frame: At time of surgery]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Correlation between GT composition and clinical outcomes [Time frame: At time of surgery]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Age 18-75 years
- Full Mouth Plaque Score (FMPS) <15% at re-evaluation
- Full Mouth Bleeding Score (FMBS) <15% at re-evaluation
- At least one site with probing depth (PPD) ≥5 mm after non-surgical therapy
- Written informed consent
- Good compliance throughout periodontal therapy
Exclusion criteria
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Use of systemic or local antibiotics in the previous 3 months
- Smoking
- Use of anti-inflammatory or anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs
- Systemic, cardiovascular, or infectious diseases affecting periodontal health
- Dental contraindications to surgery (fractures, untreated endodontic lesions, mobility > grade 2, or faulty restorations)
- Non-compliant patients
- History of periodontal therapy in the previous year
- Ongoing orthodontic treatment
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Italy · 1 center
- Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Section of Per — Roma
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07587606 · 6997