Gum health boost? black seed toothpaste studied in soldiers
NCT ID NCT07447349
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a toothpaste made from black seed (Nigella sativa) can lower signs of gum inflammation in 100 Indonesian soldiers with gingivitis. Researchers measured certain proteins in saliva that are linked to gum disease. The goal was to see if this toothpaste could help control gum inflammation.
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Conditions
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Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlangga.
Surabaya, East Java, 60132, Indonesia
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