George Emil Palade University Of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences And Technology Of Targu Mures

This pilot study tests whether laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a weight-loss surgery, can reduce markers of inflammation in saliva and improve gum health in adults with both obesity and periodontitis (gum disease). Participants are randomly assigned to either surgery or non-surg…

This study tests whether the way a clear aligner's edge meets the gumline changes the types of bacteria living in the gum pocket. 36 people in the finishing phase of orthodontic treatment wore aligners with two different edge designs at the same time—one covering a bit of gum, th…

This study looks at whether the edge design of clear orthodontic aligners changes how much they discolor after 14 days of wear. Fifty people in the final stage of aligner treatment will wear aligners with two different gumline designs—one straight and one following the gum curve—…

This study looks at two different ways clear aligners are trimmed—one that sits on the gums and one that stops at the gum line—to see which leads to less plaque and healthier gums. Twenty adults with mild to moderate crowding will wear both designs at the same time (one on top, o…

This completed study looked at 44 people with ALS and healthy controls to see how gut bacteria and short-chain fatty acids change over time. Researchers also tested whether a 6-month Mediterranean diet could shift these levels. The goal was to better understand the gut-brain conn…