Tiny plastics found in gum disease pockets – study aims to uncover hidden link
NCT ID NCT07231198
First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study will check for tiny plastic particles, called microplastics, in the deep gum pockets of 25 adults with severe gum disease (periodontitis). Researchers want to see if these particles are present and how much is there. The goal is to learn whether microplastics might make gum inflammation worse. No treatment is given—this is an observation-only study.
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