Gum nicotine levels may predict periodontitis treatment success
NCT ID NCT07491627
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study examines how nicotine buildup in gum tissue influences the results of non-surgical periodontitis treatment. Researchers will measure nicotine and cotinine levels in the gums of 56 smokers and non-smokers with periodontitis. The goal is to understand if nicotine intoxication makes treatment less effective.
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Departement of periodontology, buccal surgery and implantology- Uliège, Belgium
Liège, Liege, 4000, Belgium
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