Saliva test may spot gum disease early
NCT ID NCT07025291
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study looked at three substances in saliva (HIF-2α, MMP-9, and TRAP-5b) to see if they can tell the difference between healthy gums, gingivitis (mild gum inflammation), and periodontitis (serious gum disease). Researchers tested 60 non-smoking, healthy adults who had not taken certain medications recently. The goal was to find out if these saliva markers could be used as a simple, non-invasive way to diagnose gum disease.
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Izmir Katip Celebi University Faculty of Dentistry
Izmir, Cigli, 35640, Turkey (Türkiye)
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