Comparing dental photos and X-rays with standard checkups for gum disease
Part of Infections, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether pictures of your mouth and X-rays can help spot gum disease as accurately as a regular dental exam. If you join, you'll help find a less invasive way to check for gum problems.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must be seeing a dentist at one of the study locations.
- You must be able to give written permission to join the study.
- You cannot have lost all your natural teeth.
- You cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding during the study.
- You must not have had gum treatment (other than a regular cleaning) in the last 12 months, and you cannot have taken antibiotics in the last 3 months.
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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