Gum disease may weaken the Body's own dental healing clot
NCT ID NCT07693725
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether severe gum disease (periodontitis) changes the quality and quantity of a blood-derived material called leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF), which is used to help heal gums and bone after dental procedures. Researchers will compare L-PRF samples from 32 adults—half with healthy gums and half with advanced gum disease—looking at the structure, cell content, and growth factor release. The goal is to understand if the body's systemic inflammation from gum disease affects the healing power of this natural biomaterial.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF)
- What this could lead to
- If gum disease alters L-PRF properties, dentists may need to adjust regenerative treatments for patients with periodontitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study (32 people) that only measures lab differences, not treatment outcomes. Results may not change clinical practice.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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32 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 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
The study population consists of systemically healthy, non-smoking adults aged 30-50 years who are referred to the Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Süleyman Demirel University, from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Participants will be classified as either periodontally healthy or diagnosed with Stage III-IV generalized periodontitis according to the 2017 World Workshop Classification.
- Ages
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30 to 50 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: * Diagnosed as periodontally healthy or Stage III-IV generalized periodontitis according to the 2017 World Workshop Classification. * Adults aged 30-50 years. * Systemically healthy individuals. * Non-smokers. * Referred from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology to the Department of Periodontology due to periodontal disease. * Willing and able to provide written informed consent and participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal or inability to provide informed consent or participate in the study. * Presence of any systemic disease. * Current smokers. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Individuals with physical or psychological disabilities that may interfere with study participation. * History of substance abuse. * Severe malocclusion. * Current orthodontic treatment, use of orthodontic appliances, or removable prostheses. * Presence of acute dental pain or infection (e.g., dental caries, abscess, or acute odontogenic infection). * History or presence of malignant disease. * Participation in another clinical study at the time of enrollment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology
Isparta, Isparta, 32000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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