Saliva markers test for gum health
Part of Infections, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial measures certain proteins in your saliva to understand how they relate to different stages of gum disease. If you're generally healthy and have not smoked or taken certain medications recently, you may be able to join and help researchers learn more about gum health.
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Who can take part
- You must be in good overall health with no major medical conditions.
- You need to have at least 20 natural teeth still remaining.
- You cannot smoke or have smoked.
- You cannot be taking any medications regularly.
- You cannot be 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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