Dental repair may boost heart and metabolic health
NCT ID NCT07705672
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether replacing missing teeth with fixed dental prosthetics can improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels in people with ischemic heart disease. Participants aged 45 to 70 with stable heart disease and missing teeth receive the dental treatment. Researchers measure changes in HbA1c and cholesterol six months later to see if better chewing ability leads to better metabolic control.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- fixed prosthodontic rehabilitation (dental prosthetics to replace missing teeth)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dental treatment that helps manage heart disease and related metabolic issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study without a control group, so results may not be conclusive. The dental procedure itself carries standard risks like infection or discomfort.
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Conditions
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Faculty of Medicine
Tanta, Egypt
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