Stress and teeth grinding study for gum health
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how stress and teeth grinding (bruxism) affect gum disease. It may help us understand the connection and find better ways to manage both conditions.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Age between 30 and 50 years
- Have gum disease (periodontitis) affecting many teeth
- Probably grind or clench your teeth (determined by a questionnaire)
- Have at least 20 natural teeth (not counting wisdom teeth)
- No other health conditions like diabetes or autoimmune diseases
- No gum treatment in the last 6 months, no antibiotics in the last 3 months, and no steroid or psychiatric drugs
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding, and no smoking or drug abuse
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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