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Gum therapy may strengthen jaw bone, new X-Ray analysis suggests

NCT ID NCT07488403

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Akdeniz University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study examined how standard non-surgical gum disease treatment changes the jaw bone structure in 69 people with gingivitis or periodontitis. Researchers used fractal analysis of dental X-rays taken before and 6 months after treatment to detect subtle bone changes. The goal is to see if this imaging method can help dentists better monitor the success of gum therapy.

What this could mean

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Active substance
non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling and root planing)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help dentists use X-rays to better see how gum treatment improves jaw bone health.
What could go wrong
This is a small, retrospective study that only looks at bone structure on X-rays. It does not test a new treatment or prove long-term benefits.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

69 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Jan 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients treated at the Department of Periodontology, Akdeniz University Faculty of Dentistry, with available clinical and radiographic records suitable for retrospective evaluation. The study population includes individuals diagnosed with Stage II and Stage III periodontitis, as well as individuals with gingivitis.

Ages

18 to 70 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18 years and older * Patients diagnosed with Stage II or Stage III periodontitis, or gingivitis * Patients who received non-surgical periodontal therapy * Availability of complete clinical periodontal records * Availability of periapical and panoramic radiographs at baseline and 6 m Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic diseases affecting bone metabolism * History of periodontal treatment within the last 6 months * Use of medications affecting bone metabolism * Pregnant or lactating individuals * Poor quality or missing radiographic records

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingivitis periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Gingivitis Periodontitis Periodontitis gingivitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Akdeniz University Faculty of Dentistry

    Antalya, KONYAALTI, 07700, Turkey (Türkiye)

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