Periodontitis, aggressive 1
MONDO:0008226A localized aggressive periodontitis, formerly called localized juvenile periodontitis. It is a destructive form of periodontitis characterized by ALVEOLAR BONE LOSS of the MOLARS and INCISORS. Inflammation and loss of PERIODONTIUM that is characterized by rapid attachment loss and bone destruction in the presence of little local factors such as DENTAL PLAQUE and DENTAL CALCULUS. This highly destructive form of periodontitis often occurs in young people and was called early-onset periodontitis, but this disease also appears in old people.
Also known as: periodontitis 1, juvenile, periodontitis, aggressive, type 1, periodontitis, aggressive, 1, periodontitis, juvenile, periodontitis, prepubertal
27 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Gum treatment may lower body inflammation and improve cholesterol
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether non-surgical gum disease treatment could reduce inflammation and improve blood fat levels in young adults with severe periodontitis. Fifty participants (25 with gum disease and 25 healthy) were involved. Those with gum disease received deep cleaning a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Smartphone AI could spot gum disease with a single photo
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests an artificial intelligence system that measures the width of keratinized gingiva (a type of gum tissue) from smartphone photos. Researchers will compare the AI's measurements to those made by dental experts to see how accurate the tool is. The goal is to make gum…
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could the timing of your period change how much a dental cleaning hurts?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study asks whether the phase of the menstrual cycle influences pain and anxiety during a deep dental cleaning in premenopausal women with moderate gum disease. Researchers will compare pain scores and anxiety levels when treatment is done just before or just after menstruati…
Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Coffee drinkers: your morning cup may impact your gums!
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined 318 adults to see if coffee drinking habits are linked to gum health. Participants were grouped by gum condition (healthy, gingivitis, or periodontitis) and asked about their coffee intake. Researchers measured plaque, bleeding, and gum pocket depth to find an…
Sponsor: Tuğba ŞAHİN • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Past gum disease may impact Long-Term dental implant success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 55 people with dental implants for 5 years to see if their history of gum disease (aggressive, chronic, or none) affected implant health. Participants received regular dental cleanings. Researchers measured bone loss, gum inflammation, and implant survival. Th…
Sponsor: University of Campinas, Brazil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gum health tied to dental Know-How in new turkish study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 108 Turkish adults to see if understanding dental health information is linked to gum health. Participants took a reading test about dentistry and had a dental exam. The goal was to find out if people with lower health literacy have worse gum diseas…
Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Smoking linked to worse gum health in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how smoking affects gum health in 484 adults. Researchers compared current smokers to non-smokers by measuring plaque, gum bleeding, pocket depth, and gum recession. The goal was to better understand the link between smoking and periodontal disease.
Sponsor: Tuğba ŞAHİN • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC