CompletedNot Applicable

Periodontal Status in Fermented Food and Food Consumption

Turkey (Türkiye)93 participantsStarted 2021-07-01

Plain-language summary

Lack of certain nutrients and foods may negatively affect oral health. Therefore, nutrition plays an important role in maintaining oral health. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the nutrient intakes, consumption of food groups and some fermented foods of individuals with periodontal disease and health. Ninety-three patients who applied to Periodontology Clinic were divided into three groups: periodontal health, gingivitis and periodontitis. In addition, plaque, gingival indices, bleeding on probing, periodontal pocket depth, and clinical attachment level were evaluated. To determine individuals' daily energy and nutrient intakes and the consumption amounts of food groups, food consumption records were kept by the nutritionist for three consecutive days, with one of them was weekend, using the 24-hour recall method. Data on individuals' frequency and amount of consumption of some fermented products were recorded, considering the foods available in our culture and the market.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with three teeth other than 20-year-old teeth in each jaw Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy and lactation, * Patients with an acute oral lesion or necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis, - * Patients with history of diabetes, rheumatic fever, lung and kidney disorders, and use of drugs that affect periodontal tissues (regular use of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and mouthwashes), * Patients who smoke, or patients who did not quit until last year were not included in the study.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

bleeding on probing

Timeframe: baseline

periodontal pocket depth

Timeframe: baseline

Frequency of consumption of fermented foods

Timeframe: baseline

food consumption record

Timeframe: 1 or 3 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05602545

SponsorTuğba ŞAHİN

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-09-27

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.