PERIODONTITIS, ADULT

This study tests whether a gel made from a patient's own blood can improve gum healing after standard deep cleaning for moderate to severe gum disease. About 14 adults with gum pockets of 5mm or deeper will receive the blood gel on one side of the mouth and a saltwater rinse on t…

This study tests whether a gel made from enamel proteins can thicken gum tissue around dental implants. Researchers will measure gum thickness in 32 adults who need implant uncovering surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment improves gum health and implant stability.

This study tests a non-surgical treatment for deep gum pockets (furcation defects) in people with advanced periodontitis. One side of the mouth gets a chitosan brush plus enamel matrix derivative; the other side gets the brush alone. The goal is to see if the added gel improves g…

This study compares two types of ultrasonic devices used to clean deep gum pockets in people with early-stage periodontitis. Researchers want to see which device causes less pain, noise, and vibration during treatment, and how well each helps gums heal. Fifty-two adults will be r…

This study looks at how the types of bacteria in the mouth change in people with severe gum disease as they go from having some teeth left to having no teeth, and then after getting dental implants. Researchers will collect microbial samples and analyze DNA to see if different im…

This study looks at whether taking probiotics (with or without vitamin B12) can improve the health of the mouth's bacteria and reduce gum disease in adults with severe periodontitis. Participants will receive standard gum treatment plus either a probiotic lozenge, a probiotic wit…