Gum treatment study probes hidden protein clues

NCT ID NCT06727929

First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looked at 99 adults with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis to see how non-surgical gum cleaning changes two proteins (Dkk-1 and sFRP5) in the fluid around teeth. Researchers measured these proteins before and after treatment to understand their link to gum inflammation and bone loss. The goal was to learn if these proteins could help predict gum disease activity, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sivas Cumhuriyet University

    Sivas, Turkey (Türkiye)

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