Scientists search for clues in blood and gums to understand tooth infections

NCT ID NCT06023901

Summary

This study aimed to better understand the body's inflammatory response to two common dental infections: apical periodontitis (an infection at the tip of a tooth's root) and chronic periodontitis (gum disease). Researchers compared 185 people, including those with one of these infections and healthy volunteers. They collected blood and fluid from the gums to measure levels of specific inflammation-related substances.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Dentistry

    Istanbul, ESENLER, 34083, Turkey (Türkiye)

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