Gum disease and tooth grinding
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how stress, sleep quality, and tooth grinding affect gum disease. By comparing people who grind their teeth with those who don't, researchers hope to understand if grinding makes gum problems worse.
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Who can take part
- Age between 30 and 45 years
- Diagnosed with periodontitis (a serious gum infection)
- Either grind or clench your teeth (probable bruxer) or not, depending on the group
- Have at least 20 natural teeth left
- No other health conditions that affect your gums (like diabetes or autoimmune diseases)
- Not taking certain medications (like phenytoin, cyclosporin, calcium-channel blockers, or antidepressants)
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