Non-surgical gum treatment and its effect on body chemistry
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at whether a standard non-surgical gum disease treatment changes certain chemicals in your blood or saliva. It may help show how treating gum disease can improve your overall health.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with gum disease (periodontitis).
- You have not had gum treatment in the last 6 months.
- You have not taken antibiotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen), or immune-suppressing medications in the last 6 months.
- You are not pregnant.
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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