Smoking's hidden toll on gum health revealed

NCT ID NCT07563192

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how smoking changes the body's immune response in 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 link between smoking and inflammation. The goal is to learn more about why smokers often have worse gum disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cigarette Smoking gingivitis periodontal disorder periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

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

    Isparta, Isparta, 32000, Turkey (Türkiye)