Ultrasound study of gum tissue
Part of Infections, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study uses a special high-frequency ultrasound to take detailed pictures of your gum tissue. It may help doctors understand gum disease better and find new ways to treat it.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older
- You must have at least 20 natural teeth
- You must have signs of gum disease (plaque and bleeding scores above certain levels)
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding
- You cannot have taken anti-inflammatory drugs, statins, or antibiotics in the last 30 days, and you cannot smoke
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