Oral hygiene, gum health, and quality of life
EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF INDIVIDUALS' ORAL HYGIENE HABITS AND PERIODONTAL STATUS ON QUALITY OF LIFE
This project will see if adults' brushing and cleaning habits and clinical gum measurements relate to how gum disease affects their everyday life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Abant Izzet Baysal University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bolu, Bolu) |
| Trial ID | NCT07530978 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This cross-sectional study will enroll about 160 adults attending the Department of Periodontology and collect clinical periodontal measures including probing depth, clinical attachment loss, bleeding on probing, and plaque index. Investigators will calculate the Periodontal Inflamed Surface Area (PISA) to quantify inflammatory burden and ask participants to complete the OSHIP-Perio questionnaire to measure oral health-related quality of life. Researchers will analyze associations between oral hygiene practices, clinical periodontal parameters, PISA, and questionnaire scores to identify clinical and patient-centered correlations. Individuals recently on antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs, with recent periodontal treatment, who are pregnant or lactating, or who cannot complete the questionnaire will be excluded.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 and older who attend the Department of Periodontology, can provide informed consent, and can complete the OSHIP-Perio questionnaire are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People who recently used antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs, had periodontal treatment within six months, are pregnant or lactating, or cannot complete the questionnaire are unlikely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, results could help clinicians target hygiene education and treatment to improve patients' oral-health–related quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown relationships between periodontal disease severity and reduced oral health–related quality of life, so this approach builds on established findings rather than being entirely novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18 years and older * Patients presenting to the Department of Periodontology Individuals willing to participate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Use of antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs within the last 3 months * History of periodontal treatment within the last 6 months * Pregnancy or lactation * Individuals unable to complete the questionnaire
Where this trial is running
Bolu, Bolu
- Faculty of Dentistry, Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University, Department of Periodontics — Bolu, Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Zeynep Akgül Akgul, DDS, PhD
- Email: zeyneppakgulakgul@gmail.com
- Phone: 05304253826
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.