Protein Levels in Gum Disease Before and After Minimally Invasive Surgery
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study measures a natural protein in your gums before and after a minimally invasive surgical treatment for moderate to advanced gum disease. Researchers want to understand how this protein changes with treatment, which may help improve gum disease care in the future.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have been diagnosed with moderate or advanced gum disease (periodontitis, stage II or III)
- You have at least one tooth with a deep gum pocket (5 mm or deeper) and bone loss shown on X-rays
- You have at least one area of bone loss between tooth roots that is 3 mm or deeper on X-rays
- You have not smoked in the past year
- You are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
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