Doxycycline and atorvastatin gel for gum disease treatment
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special gel made with two medicines (doxycycline and atorvastatin) can improve gum disease when used along with standard deep cleaning. It aims to reduce gum inflammation and bone loss, which may help keep your teeth and gums healthier.
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Who can take part
- You must be 25 years old or older.
- You must have moderate to advanced gum disease (stage II or III periodontitis).
- You cannot be pregnant, nursing, or postmenopausal.
- You cannot have diabetes, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, AIDS, or chronic alcoholism.
- You must not be a heavy smoker (more than 10 cigarettes a day for at least 5 years).
- You cannot be taking certain medications like bone-affecting drugs, steroids, blood thinners, or cancer treatments.
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