Plaque Buildup Prediction and Gum Disease Treatment
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at whether measuring plaque buildup in your mouth can predict how well non-surgical gum disease treatment will work for you. Non-surgical treatment cleans below the gumline without surgery to help improve gum health.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with periodontitis (an advanced gum disease that affects the bone supporting your teeth)
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You have never had periodontal (gum) treatment before
- You are not currently taking antibiotics and haven't taken them in the past 3 months
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You don't have certain systemic diseases or take medications that would interfere with gum treatment
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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