Gum disease and nighttime teeth grinding: is there a connection?
NCT ID NCT07053865
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at whether people with advanced gum disease (periodontitis) also grind or clench their teeth more during sleep. Researchers used a small portable device to measure muscle activity in the jaw over 24 hours in 40 adults, half with severe gum disease and half with healthy gums. The goal was to see if there is a link between gum disease and sleep bruxism, which could help guide future dental care.
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Study facts
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- 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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Jul 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Adult patients and healthy controls aged 28-50 years recruited at the University of Siena, Italy. The study includes both individuals with advanced periodontitis and healthy controls.
- Ages
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28 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 28 and 50 years * Ability to perform adequate oral hygiene * Willingness to participate and sign informed consent * For periodontitis group: Diagnosis of Stage III or IV periodontitis * For control group: Absence of periodontal disease Exclusion Criteria: * Use of removable dentures * Ongoing orthodontic treatment * Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) or orofacial pain * Use of medications affecting muscle activity * Systemic or psychiatric disorders * Diabetes
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Locations
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Siena, 53100, Italy
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