Tuğba Şahi̇n
Clinical trials sponsored by Tuğba Şahi̇n, explained in plain language.
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Can a smartphone app replace the Dentist's probe for gum disease diagnosis?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study compared a mobile app (Peribrain) to traditional manual methods for classifying the stage and grade of periodontitis (gum disease) in 122 patients. A student, a clinical student, and a clinician each classified the disease using either the app or manual measurements. T…
Sponsor: Tuğba ŞAHİN • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Gum health around implants: what matters?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 272 dental implants in 165 adults to understand what affects gum health around implants. Researchers measured things like plaque, bleeding, and gum thickness. They compared implants with healthy gums to those with early-stage gum inflammation (peri-implant mu…
Sponsor: Tuğba ŞAHİN • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Smoking linked to worse gum health in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how smoking affects gum health in 484 adults. Researchers compared current smokers to non-smokers by measuring plaque, gum bleeding, pocket depth, and gum recession. The goal was to better understand the link between smoking and periodontal disease.
Sponsor: Tuğba ŞAHİN • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Coffee drinkers: your morning cup may impact your gums!
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined 318 adults to see if coffee drinking habits are linked to gum health. Participants were grouped by gum condition (healthy, gingivitis, or periodontitis) and asked about their coffee intake. Researchers measured plaque, bleeding, and gum pocket depth to find an…
Sponsor: Tuğba ŞAHİN • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC