Periodontitis, chronic, adult

This study tested whether adding ozonated olive oil gel or curcumin gel to standard deep cleaning helps treat gum disease (stage II grade B periodontitis). Forty adults completed the 3-month trial. Researchers measured gum attachment levels, plaque, and inflammation to see which …

This study tested whether adding laser therapy to standard deep cleaning improves gum health in people with severe periodontitis. Twenty adults received either antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (using a blue dye and laser) or photobiomodulation (red or infrared laser) alongside …

This study tested a new mouth rinse made with coconut oil and xylitol to see if it could improve gum health in people with periodontitis. 120 adults used the rinse or a placebo three times a day for three weeks. Researchers measured gum appearance and bleeding before and after us…

This 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…

This 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…

This study looks at how smoking and gum disease (periodontitis) affect certain proteins and genetic markers in the body. Researchers will compare these markers in smokers and non-smokers with and without gum disease, before and after a standard deep-cleaning treatment. The goal i…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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.

This completed study looked at two ways to clean below the gumline in 80 adults with early-stage gum disease. One group received Guided Biofilm Therapy, a newer technique, while the other got conventional cleaning with hand tools and an ultrasonic device. Researchers measured gum…