Periodontal disorder
MONDO:0002635An inflammatory process of the gingival tissues and/or periodontal membrane of the teeth, resulting in an abnormally deep gingival sulcus, possibly producing periodontal pockets and loss of alveolar bone support.
Also known as: disease of periodontium, disease or disorder of periodontium, disorder of periodontium, periodontal disease, periodontal disorder, periodontium disease, periodontium disease or disorder
982 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 303 tagged with Periodontal disorder itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Periodontal disorder
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Periodontitis 437 trials · 602 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Periapical periodontitis 108 trials · 149 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chronic periodontitis 65 trials · 123 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Acute pericementitis 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pericoronitis 1 trial
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Gingival disorder 26 trials · 338 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Gingivitis 199 trials · 201 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gingival recession 101 trials
- Gingival overgrowth 20 trials · 22 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gingival neoplasm 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pericoronitis 1 trial
- Leukoplakia of gingiva 0 trials
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Papillon-Lefevre disease 5 trials
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Regional odontodysplasia 1 trial
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Gum graft showdown: synthetic vs. natural tissue in recession repair
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a synthetic gum graft (Mucogain matrix) could be a good alternative to the standard connective tissue graft for treating receding gums. The goal was to see if the synthetic option covers the exposed tooth root just as well, but with less pain and fewer c…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Probiotics and brushing: a tiny study on gum health in teens with braces ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether taking probiotic tablets (Lactobacillus reuteri) twice a day, along with regular tooth brushing, could reduce gum inflammation in teenagers with braces. Only 3 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated early, so no meaningful results …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Tooth rebuild before gum graft: does it help cover exposed roots?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at 15 people with gum recession and worn-down teeth near the gum line. Some had the worn area rebuilt with a tooth-colored filling before standard gum surgery, while others had surgery alone. The goal was to see if rebuilding the tooth first leads to better cove…
Sponsor: Gonzalo Blasi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Laser zaps root canal bacteria in new study
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a special laser (Er,Cr:YSGG) can kill bacteria in root canals better than the standard rinse. 56 adults undergoing root canal treatment had their canals cleaned with either the laser or standard sodium hypochlorite. Researchers measured bacterial levels …
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Gum treatment may slow memory loss in seniors
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether intensive treatment for gum disease (periodontitis) could prevent dementia in older adults who already have mild cognitive impairment and narrowed neck arteries. Participants received either standard dental care or deep cleaning and root planing. The …
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC