PERIODONTAL DISEASE

This study compared two treatments for rebuilding bone lost to severe gum disease. 26 patients with one deep bone defect had surgery and received either a platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) gel or an enamel-derived protein gel (EMD). Researchers measured gum pocket depth and bone attachm…

This study tested whether a special mobile app called NutriDent4Mom could help pregnant women improve their diet and gum health. Researchers compared the app to standard pregnancy health programs. The goal was to see if using the app led to better nutrient intake, healthier eatin…

This study tested whether adding a special laser treatment to standard deep cleaning improves gum health for smokers with severe gum disease. Thirty-three smokers received either the standard cleaning alone or the cleaning plus laser therapy. After three months, the group that re…

This study aimed to understand the connection between type 2 diabetes and gum disease by measuring levels of three minerals—chromium, magnesium, and nickel—in the blood. Researchers compared 74 adults with different health statuses: healthy individuals, those with gum disease onl…

This study aimed to understand why severe gum disease is so common after radiation treatment for head and neck cancers. Researchers followed 25 patients to see if radiation changes the levels of a common virus (Epstein-Barr virus) in the gums. The goal was to gather knowledge to …

This study aimed to investigate a possible link between gum disease (periodontitis) and Alzheimer's disease by analyzing blood test results. Researchers compared 100 people who had both conditions to people who had gum disease alone. They looked for patterns in standard blood cel…

This study looked at whether a person's level of nicotine addiction affects how aware they are of their gum disease. Researchers surveyed and examined 350 adult smokers who had gingivitis or periodontitis. The goal was to understand if stronger addiction makes people less likely …

This study aimed to better understand gum health in people who need fixed dental bridges. Researchers measured specific inflammation markers in the gum fluid of 90 patients to detect early signs of gum disease that might not be visible during a regular dental check-up. The goal w…

This study aimed to understand if there is a link between gum disease (periodontitis) and a serious inflammatory eye disease called non-infectious uveitis. Researchers compared 25 patients with the eye condition to 27 healthy people, checking their gum health and measuring levels…

This study aimed to understand gum disease better by comparing levels of specific proteins in saliva and gum fluid between people with periodontitis and healthy individuals. Researchers enrolled 44 participants—half with gum disease and half without—and measured these protein lev…

This study aimed to understand the biological connection between osteoporosis (bone loss) and periodontal disease (gum disease) in women after menopause. Researchers measured specific proteins related to inflammation and bone breakdown in the blood and gum fluid of 80 participant…

This study aimed to better understand the biological connections between type 2 diabetes and gum disease (periodontitis). Researchers enrolled 226 adults, with and without these conditions, to collect blood and saliva samples. The goal was to measure immune system signals and bac…