The Impact of a Modified Probe Tip Design on Patient Perception of Discomfort on Probing and Clinical Parameters Using the Florida Probe® System
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Dental |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dental / Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 10/4/2018 |
| Start Date: | April 4, 2013 |
| End Date: | December 14, 2017 |
Patient perception of pain on periodontal probing using a controlled-force, electronic probe
was not significantly affected by the use of a modified (ball-end) probe tip design except
for in the maxilla, where a standard straight probe tip appeared to be more comfortable for
patients.
was not significantly affected by the use of a modified (ball-end) probe tip design except
for in the maxilla, where a standard straight probe tip appeared to be more comfortable for
patients.
Recordings of periodontal probing pocket depth (PPD) and probing attachment level (PAL) are
utilized in diagnosis of periodontal disease and monitoring of disease progression. Manual
probing presents reproducibility and accuracy issues based on features such as probe tip
design, force applied by the operator and inflammatory status of the periodontal tissues.
Evidence from the literature suggests that some patients may determine periodontal probing to
be a painful experience.
The aims of this study are to evaluate the suitability of a new titanium probe tip for
periodontal probing, and to evaluate pain on periodontal probing, in comparison to the
existing probe tip used in the Florida Probe® system.
The study will be a randomized, blinded, split-mouth controlled trial. Twenty (20)
consecutive patients meeting the inclusion criteria will be selected to undergo full-mouth
periodontal probing. One half (upper or lower jaw) of the mouth will be probed using the
current, standard probe tip; the opposing jaw will be probed using the new trial tip. At a
second visit (within 2 weeks), prior to treatment, the mouth will be probed once again,
alternating the jaws from the first visit.
On each occasion, patients will report on pain on probing utilizing two ungraded 100mm
horizontal visual analogue scales (VAS) representing upper and lower jaws of the mouth.
Periodontal probing depth measurements will be compared to assess the reproducibility of the
two probe tips.
Mean VAS values and standard deviations will be calculated for the test and control groups.
Data analysis will be conducted using a non-parametric statistical model (Mann-Whitney U
Test).
Inclusion criteria:
- Adult patients: age greater than 18 years.
- At least 4 tooth sites with periodontal probing pocket depth (PPD) greater or equal to
4mm.
Exclusion criteria:
- Patients using ongoing daily chronic analgesic medications (NSAIDs etc) for over 3 months.
utilized in diagnosis of periodontal disease and monitoring of disease progression. Manual
probing presents reproducibility and accuracy issues based on features such as probe tip
design, force applied by the operator and inflammatory status of the periodontal tissues.
Evidence from the literature suggests that some patients may determine periodontal probing to
be a painful experience.
The aims of this study are to evaluate the suitability of a new titanium probe tip for
periodontal probing, and to evaluate pain on periodontal probing, in comparison to the
existing probe tip used in the Florida Probe® system.
The study will be a randomized, blinded, split-mouth controlled trial. Twenty (20)
consecutive patients meeting the inclusion criteria will be selected to undergo full-mouth
periodontal probing. One half (upper or lower jaw) of the mouth will be probed using the
current, standard probe tip; the opposing jaw will be probed using the new trial tip. At a
second visit (within 2 weeks), prior to treatment, the mouth will be probed once again,
alternating the jaws from the first visit.
On each occasion, patients will report on pain on probing utilizing two ungraded 100mm
horizontal visual analogue scales (VAS) representing upper and lower jaws of the mouth.
Periodontal probing depth measurements will be compared to assess the reproducibility of the
two probe tips.
Mean VAS values and standard deviations will be calculated for the test and control groups.
Data analysis will be conducted using a non-parametric statistical model (Mann-Whitney U
Test).
Inclusion criteria:
- Adult patients: age greater than 18 years.
- At least 4 tooth sites with periodontal probing pocket depth (PPD) greater or equal to
4mm.
Exclusion criteria:
- Patients using ongoing daily chronic analgesic medications (NSAIDs etc) for over 3 months.
Inclusion criteria:
- Age greater than 18 years.
- Must have 4 tooth sites with periodontal probing pocket depth (PPD) greater or equal
to 4mm.
Exclusion criteria:
- Daily use of analgesic medications (NSAIDs etc) for over 3 months.
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