Psoriasis Patients' smiles under the microscope: new study links skin and gum health
NCT ID NCT07154420
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study examined whether people with psoriasis have worse gum health and how it affects their daily lives. Researchers compared 226 adults with and without psoriasis through oral exams and questionnaires. The goal was to understand if the chronic skin condition also impacts oral health and well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If the study finds a link between psoriasis and gum problems, it could lead to better dental care recommendations for people with psoriasis.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all psoriasis patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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