Gum therapy may ease teeth grinding, small study hints
NCT ID NCT07053878
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether treating severe gum disease (periodontitis) with a deep cleaning procedure could also reduce teeth grinding (bruxism) during the day and night. Forty adults with advanced gum disease or healthy gums took part. Researchers measured grinding events before and three months after treatment using a portable muscle monitor.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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25 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 25 and 50 years * Good general health (ASA I or II) * Signed informed consent * Willingness to attend all study visits and follow instructions * For periodontitis group: diagnosis of Stage III or IV periodontitis according to the 2017 classification * For healthy control group: no clinical signs of periodontitis Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic diseases or medications affecting the periodontium (e.g., diabetes, immunosuppressants) * Antibiotic or anti-inflammatory therapy within the last 3 months * Periodontal treatment in the last 6 months * Smoking more than 10 cigarettes/day * Use of occlusal splints or bruxism-targeted therapy in the past 6 months * Pregnancy or lactation * Any condition impairing the ability to cooperate or comply with the study protocol
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Siena, 53100, Italy
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