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Could the timing of your period change how much a dental cleaning hurts?

NCT ID NCT07719686

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study asks whether the phase of the menstrual cycle influences pain and anxiety during a deep dental cleaning in premenopausal women with moderate gum disease. Researchers will compare pain scores and anxiety levels when treatment is done just before or just after menstruation. The goal is to see if scheduling dental care around the cycle could make the experience more comfortable.

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Active substance
non-surgical periodontal treatment (scaling and root planing without local anesthesia)
What this could lead to
If timing matters, dentists could schedule cleanings during less painful phases of the menstrual cycle to improve comfort.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 36 participants. Results may not apply to all women or to more advanced gum disease.

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Study facts

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Participants

36 people

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Started

Jun 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Systemically healthy premenopausal female patients diagnosed with Stage II and III periodontitis attending the Department of Periodontology were included in the study.

Ages

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

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged 18 years and older diagnosed with Stage II and III periodontitis, systemically healthy, and not using medications affecting pain perception or hormonal status. Participants with regular menstrual cycles were included. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with systemic diseases, pregnancy or lactation, use of analgesic, anti-inflammatory or hormonal medications, smokers (if excluded), and those with irregular menstrual cycles were excluded.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology

    Trabzon, Trabzon, 61080, Turkey (Türkiye)

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