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Scientists probe gum tissue secrets to improve healing after gum disease surgery

NCT ID NCT07254117

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This observational study in 46 people with severe gum disease aims to understand how two types of gum tissue (infra-osseous and supra-osseous granulation tissue) differ in their healing potential and infection-fighting properties. Researchers will collect tissue samples during periodontal surgery and compare smokers to non-smokers. The goal is to learn which tissue characteristics support better regeneration after treatment.

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help dentists understand which gum tissues promote better healing after gum surgery, potentially improving future treatments for severe gum disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study (46 people) that only looks at tissue samples, not testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or lead to immediate changes in care.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 46 people

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Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study will be formed of two study groups: 1. Non-smoking Stage III-IV Grade B-C periodontitis patients with at least one infra-osseous approximal bone defect (with ≥3 mm infrabony component) at premolar-molar region (n=23). 2. Smoking Stage III-IV Grade B-C periodontitis patients with at least one infra-osseous approximal bone defect (with ≥3 mm infrabony component) at premolar-molar region (n=23). The sample size for the present cross-sectional study was determined using R (package pwr, function pwr.t.test with type=paired). The effect size, Cohen's D = 0.941, was derived from the Interleukin-10 (IL-10) to total protein ratio. The total sample size was calculated to be 46 patients in two equally sized dependent groups, with a power of 99% (beta = 0.01) and an alpha of 0.05. All patients will be recruited from among those enrolled in Riga Stradins University Institute of Stomatology Periodontology Department maintenance treatment program.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Both genders. 2. Systemically healthy. 3. Both smokers (smoking at least 10 cigarettes a day or electronic cigarettes daily or quit less than 5 years ago) and non-smokers (never smoked, smoke no more than once a month or quit at least 5 years ago). 4. Patients aged 18 years and over. 5. Patients with a history of severe periodontitis (stage III or IV, grade B-C) and, after completion of the non-surgical stage of periodontal treatment with at least one residual vertical bone defects (with ≥3 mm infrabony component) in premolar-molar region. 6. Patients with a plaque index and bleeding on probing of 20% or lower before surgery. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Systemic diseases that may affect study results (uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (HBA1c level of \>7%); recent (less than 6 months ago) myocardial infarction or stroke; blood coagulation disorders; recent use of antibiotics (less than 6 months). 2. Use of medications that may affect study results (anti-osteoporotic drugs, statins, corticosteroids, calcium channel blockers, cyclosporine A, antiepileptic drugs, antipsychotic medication or antidepressants, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy (active or history)). 3. Current pregnancy and/or breastfeeding. 4. Patients who have received any form of systemic antibiotics in the last six months prior to the start of the study. 5. Patients who require antibiotic premedication prior to periodontal treatment. 6. Prosthetic factors in teeth associated with suitable bone defects that prevent clinical measurements. 7. Lack of patient motivation to undertake adequate dental care at home or to complete periodontal treatment. 8. Strong vomiting reflex preventing adequate periodontal treatment.

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Locations

  • Riga Stradins University Institute of Stomatology

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    Riga, LV-1013, Latvia

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