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Gum fluid test could spot hidden inflammation in denture patients

NCT ID NCT07271563

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether measuring a substance called pentraxin in the fluid around teeth can help detect early gum disease in people who have fixed dentures. Researchers studied 90 patients to see if pentraxin levels could reveal inflammation that isn't visible during a regular dental exam. The goal is to improve planning for dental treatments and catch problems sooner.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this diagnostic test could help dentists detect early gum inflammation around denture-supporting teeth before it becomes visible.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study. The test is not yet proven to improve patient outcomes and may not be adopted in routine practice.

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Study facts

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

Finished

Aug 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study material consist of 90 patients, of both sexes, aged between 35-48 years, who report for prosthetic treatment with fixed dentures to the University Dental Clinic at the Institute of Dentistry in Krakow, in the period: March 2023- August 2024.

Ages

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

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * appropriate age range of patients, indication for the use of fixed dentures, no signs of gingivitis in the clinical examination Exclusion Criteria: * any autoimmune disease or other systemic disease which could alter the course of periodontal disease, the desire to withdraw from participation in the research and the occurrence of general and local diseases

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Locations

  • Dental Institute

    Krakow, 31-155, Poland

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