Smoking's hidden impact on gum health revealed

NCT ID NCT07563192

First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how smoking changes the body's immune response in people with gum disease. Researchers compared smokers and non-smokers with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis. They measured specific proteins and genes in gum tissue to understand the role of inflammation. The goal is to learn more about how smoking worsens gum disease, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology

    Isparta, Isparta, 32000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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