Gum cleaning for mental health in teeth grinders with gum disease
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether a deep gum cleaning procedure (subgingival instrumentation) can reduce stress and improve mental health in people who grind their teeth and have gum disease. It aims to see if treating the gums can also help with psychological distress.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 50 years old.
- You have both periodontitis (advanced gum disease) and bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching).
- You are generally healthy and have no chronic health conditions like diabetes or heart disease.
- You do not have a history of mental health disorders.
- You are not taking certain medications that affect gums (like phenytoin, cyclosporine, calcium channel blockers, or antidepressants).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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