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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Istanbul Medipol University, Faculty of Dentistry
Istanbul, ESENLER, 34083, Turkey (Türkiye)
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