Saliva test may catch implant gum disease early
NCT ID NCT07397884
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether certain substances in spit and fluid around dental implants can help detect a gum disease called peri-implantitis early. Researchers will compare 80 people with healthy gums, regular gum disease, or implant-related gum disease. The goal is to find better ways to diagnose and track this condition without invasive procedures.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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 who apply to the University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, and meet the specific clinical and radiographic criteria for peri-implantitis, periodontitis, or health.
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: Systemically healthy volunteers aged 18-65. For Peri-implantitis group: Implants in function for ≥1 year, radiographic bone loss ≥ 2 mm, probing depth (PD) ≥ 5 mm, and presence of bleeding on probing (BOP) or suppuration. For Periodontitis group: At least one tooth with PD ≥ 4 mm, presence of BOP, and radiographic bone loss.For Healthy groups: PD ≤ 3 mm, no clinical inflammation (BOP-), and no radiographic bone loss. (According to the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases) - Exclusion Criteria:Presence of systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis). Use of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, or immunosuppressive drugs within the last 3 months. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. Smoking (current smokers). History of periodontal or peri-implant surgical treatment within the last 6 months. Implant failure (mobility). Signs of acute infection (fever, systemic symptoms). \-
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Locations
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Gülhane Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences
RECRUITINGKeçiören, Ankara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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