Gingival disorder

This study tested two ways to treat receding gums: a new material made from the patient's own blood (T-PRF) and a standard connective tissue graft. Twenty healthy adults with gum recession on both sides of the mouth received both treatments, one on each side. The researchers meas…

This study tested whether a chewing gum containing dietary nitrate (a natural compound found in leafy greens and beets) could improve gum health and heart health in adults with mild gum disease. Thirty participants were randomly assigned to use either the nitrate gum or a placebo…

This trial tests whether interactive dental health education—using games or peer groups—can improve oral hygiene, self-efficacy, and self-esteem in orphans aged 7 to 12. It compares these methods against a standard lecture-style session. The goal is to see if more engaging teachi…

This trial tests two non-surgical injectable treatments for a gummy smile, where too much gum shows when smiling. Twenty adults with a gummy smile of 3 mm or more received either botulinum toxin (Botox) or a hyaluronic acid filler. The study measures how much the gum exposure is …

Researchers at Gazi University are studying whether Behçet's disease, which causes mouth sores and eye inflammation, is connected to gum disease. They compare 40 people with Behçet's plus gingivitis or periodontitis against 47 people with gum disease alone. The team measures infl…

This study looks at why gum disease (gingivitis) develops at different rates in different people. Healthy adults aged 18 to 35 will stop brushing and flossing for 3 weeks to allow mild gum inflammation to develop, then resume normal hygiene to recover. Researchers will take clini…

This observational study investigates how different levels of gum health influence asprosin (a hormone) and total oxidant/antioxidant levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will collect fluid from around the gums and blood samples from 67 participants to compare these…

This study measured the amount and type of dark coloring (pigmentation) on the gums of 70 healthy Egyptian adults. Researchers used standard dental scales to record how widespread and how dark the pigmentation was. The goal was simply to describe normal gum color patterns in this…

This completed study checked the gum health of 226 adults with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin condition causing painful lumps. Researchers measured gum pockets, bleeding, and plaque, and compared them to healthy people. The goal was to see if HS inflammation might …