54
Participants
Start Date
July 31, 2014
Primary Completion Date
May 31, 2015
Study Completion Date
July 31, 2015
nonsurgical periodontal treatment
Scaling and root planning under local anaesthesia, in a total of four clinical visits Oral hygiene instructions including the modified Bass technique, regular toothpaste, and an appropriate interdental cleaning device with dental floss and interdental brush.
Gingival crevicular fluid and saliva collection
GCF collection with filter paper (Periopaper) using the intracrevicular method. Patients' mouths were rinsed with distilled water, and unstimulated salivary samples were collected by patients expectorating into disposable tubes.
Bulent Ecevit University
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