Ömer Faruk Okumuş

This study looks at whether certain markers in blood and saliva can help predict how well people with gum disease will heal after non-surgical treatment. Researchers will measure these markers in 180 adults (healthy, with gingivitis, or with advanced periodontitis) before and aft…

This study looks at whether a protein called Mitofusin-1 (Mfn1) in saliva can help identify how severe gum disease (periodontitis) is and how well treatment works. Researchers will compare Mfn1 levels in healthy people, those with mild to severe gum disease, and smokers with seve…