PERIODONTAL DISEASE

This study tested a mobile app called NutriDent4Mom in 264 pregnant women to see if it could improve their nutrition and gum health. The app provided diet and oral care guidance, and was compared to standard care. Results suggest the app may help women eat better and reduce gum i…

This study tested two treatments for deep bone defects caused by gum disease: a gel made from the patient's own blood (PRF) and a tooth-enamel protein gel (EMD). Twenty-eight adults with advanced gum disease received one of the treatments after deep cleaning. Researchers measured…

This study tested a new ultrasonic device for treating gum disease without surgery. Forty adults with chronic periodontitis received either the new device or traditional scaling and root planing. The goal was to see which method better reduced gum pocket depths and improved gum h…

This study tested whether adding a diode laser to standard deep-cleaning treatment helps smokers with severe gum disease. Thirty-three smokers received either standard cleaning alone or cleaning plus laser. After three months, the laser group had shallower gum pockets and lower l…

This completed study examined 226 adults aged 30-70 to understand how gum disease (periodontitis) and type 2 diabetes affect each other. Participants were grouped by their blood sugar levels and gum health. Researchers measured immune markers, bacteria, and other substances in bl…

This study compared gum health and inflammatory markers in 25 people with non-infectious uveitis (eye inflammation) and 27 healthy individuals. Researchers measured gum pocket depth, bleeding, and levels of inflammatory proteins in saliva, gum fluid, and blood. The goal was to se…

This study looked at 100 adults over 50 to see if there is a link between gum inflammation and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers measured gum health and checked blood test results. The goal was to understand the connection, not to test a treatment.

This study looked at levels of three metals—chromium, nickel, and magnesium—in the blood of 74 adults with type 2 diabetes and gum disease. Researchers wanted to see if these metals are connected to how severe the gum disease is. The study did not test any treatment; it only meas…

This study looked at a protein called pentraxin in the gum fluid of teeth that support fixed dentures. The goal was to find early signs of gum disease that are not visible during a regular checkup. 90 adults who needed fixed dentures and had no visible gum inflammation took part.…

This study looked at certain proteins in the spit and gum fluid of 44 people—half with gum disease and half healthy. The goal was to see if these proteins could help explain how gum disease works. No treatment was given; it was purely an observation study.

This study looked at 125 adults with gum disease to see how many also have atypical swallowing, where the tongue pushes against teeth abnormally. Researchers checked tongue posture and used questionnaires to find links between swallowing problems and dental issues like loose teet…

This study tested a new dental implant technique in 6 people with low bone in the upper jaw. Surgeons used a special drill and a tiny camera to watch the sinus membrane during the procedure. The goal was to see how often the membrane gets torn and how it stretches, without using …

This completed study looked at 350 smokers with gum disease (gingivitis or periodontitis) to see if their level of nicotine dependence affects how aware they are of their gum condition. Researchers used a questionnaire to measure nicotine addiction and checked gum health through …

This study looked at 80 postmenopausal women to see if there is a connection between gum disease and osteoporosis. Researchers measured certain proteins in blood and gum fluid to understand shared causes. The goal was to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment.

This study looked at whether radiation therapy for head and neck cancers changes the viruses in the mouth, especially the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and how that might affect gum disease. Researchers studied 25 patients receiving radiation and compared them to healthy controls. Th…