The purpose of this study is to investigate if treatment of periodontitis (gum disease) in a relatively young and healthy population can improve lung function. It is hypothesized that removing the dental biofilm reduce the source of inflammatory bacteria that can reach the lungs, and thereby reduce lung inflammation and lead to improved lung function.
Age range
25 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) (L)
Timeframe: Baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months
Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV1) (L)
Timeframe: Baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months
Forced Oscillation Technique (FOT)
Timeframe: Baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months