Periodontitis
MONDO:0005076An acute or chronic inflammatory process that affects the tissues that surround and support the teeth.
Also known as: inflammation of periodontium, periodontium inflammation, periodontosis
611 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 436 tagged with Periodontitis itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Periodontitis
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Periapical periodontitis 108 trials · 148 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Chronic apical periodontitis 54 trials
- Suppurative periapical periodontitis 12 trials
- Acute apical periodontitis 8 trials
- Periapical granuloma 3 trials
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Chronic periodontitis 65 trials · 122 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Chronic apical periodontitis 54 trials
- Periodontitis, chronic, adult 14 trials
- Periodontitis, aggressive 4 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Acute pericementitis 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Acute apical periodontitis 8 trials
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Pericoronitis 1 trial
Most studied deeper sub-types
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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