Comparing histatin-1 levels in smokers and non-smokers with gum disease
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at a protein called histatin-1 in your saliva to see how it changes with gum disease treatment. Researchers want to compare levels between smokers and non-smokers before and after deep cleaning (a non-surgical treatment for periodontitis). It may help understand how smoking affects gum healing.
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Who can take part
- You are generally healthy with no ongoing illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, or kidney problems.
- You have not had any gum treatment in the last 6 months or taken any medication in the last 3 months.
- You have at least 20 natural teeth.
- You have been diagnosed with moderate gum disease (periodontitis) with pocket depths between 4 and 6 mm that is widespread and not stable.
- You do not have any dental work like crowns, bridges, or braces that trap plaque, and no teeth with furcation involvement (bone loss between roots).
- You have not 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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