Gum treatment may shift bone-related hormone in obese patients

NCT ID NCT07571850

First seen May 07, 2026 ยท Last updated May 07, 2026

Summary

This study looked at a hormone called prolactin in the gum fluid of 26 obese people with and without gum disease. Researchers measured prolactin levels before and after a standard deep-cleaning treatment. The goal was to see if treating gum disease changes prolactin levels, which may affect bone health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Outpatient Clinic of Periodontology and Oral medicine Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt

    Alexandria, Egypt

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