The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment on patient halitosis, smell, and taste perception in gingivitis and periodontitis patients. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Do gingivitis, periodontitis, and gingival health affect the patient's halitosis, taste, and smell perception?
* Does non-surgical treatment affect the patient's bad breath, perception of taste and smell? Participants will be informed about the study. No additional intervention will be performed for the study, and patients will continue their routine periodontal treatments.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Volunteers between the ages of 18-65
* Healthy periodontium, getting diagnosed with gingivitis or periodontitis
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not agreeing to participate in the study
* Having a psychiatric, mental or physical disability
* Having received periodontal treatment in the last 6 months
* Being pregnant and lactating
* Any antibiotics that may affect periodontal tissues for any reason in the last 6 months
* Having used an anti-inflammatory or other medication
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Difference between halitosis, smell and taste perception measured by VAS scale in gingival health, gingivitis and periodontitis groups at baseline
Timeframe: Baseline
2
Comparison of halitosis taste and smell perception measured by VAS scale in gingivitis and periodontitis groups, at baseline and 1 month after initial treatment
Timeframe: 1st month
3
Comparison of halitosis taste and smell perception measured by VAS scale in gingivitis and periodontitis groups, at baseline and 3 month after initial treatment