Clinical Trial: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Plus Low-dose Aspirin Daily Supplementation in Surgical Therapy to Treat Aggressive Periodontitis

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Evaluation of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Plus Low-dose Aspirin Daily Supplementation in Surgical Therapy to Treat Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis: Randomized

Brief Summary: The aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial of superiority will be to evaluate the effect of 3 g of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and 100 mg of aspirin daily supplementation over a period of 180 days as adjunct to surgical therapy of residual pockets from patients with generalized aggressive periodontitis. Probing depth, clinical attachment level, gingival index and concentration of microorganisms and cytokines at baseline, 3, and 6 12 months after the procedure will be evaluated.