PERIODONTAL INFLAMMATION

This study looked at how diet affects gum inflammation in healthy people. Researchers compared vegans and omnivores by temporarily stopping their oral hygiene to see how their gums reacted. The goal was to understand if a vegan diet might reduce gum inflammation compared to an om…

This study measured two proteins, Dkk-1 and sFRP5, in the gum fluid of 99 people with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis. Researchers collected samples before and after non-surgical periodontal treatment (deep cleaning) to see if these proteins change with treatment. The …

This completed study looked at 51 people having surgery to remove plaque from their neck arteries. Researchers checked the plaque for oral bacteria and measured mitochondrial DNA. The goal was to see if mouth germs might play a role in artery disease. No treatment was given—it wa…

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…

This completed study analyzed blood test results from 100 people over age 50 to see if there is a connection between gum inflammation and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers measured gum health and looked at various blood cell counts. The goal was to find blood markers that might li…