About this trial
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate if the measurement of salivary Interleukin (IL)-39, IL-41, IL-1Beta(β), and Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) levels can aid in the early diagnosis of periodontitis in patients with varying periodontal conditions, both smokers and non-smokers. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Can salivary IL-39, IL-41, IL-1β, and TNF-α levels be used as biomarkers for the early diagnosis of periodontitis? How do IL-41 and IL-39 levels correlate with smoking status in periodontal healthy and periodontitis patients? Researchers will compare the salivary biomarker levels between smokers and non-smokers to see if smoking affects these levels.
Participants will:
Provide salivary samples for biomarker analysis. Undergo a comprehensive periodontal examination to determine their periodontal status.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
The periodontitis groups (Non-smoking and smoking) in the study will include systemically healthy patients who are clinically diagnosed with Stage II and III, generalized, Grade B, C periodontitis based on the consensus report of the 2017 World Workshop on Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions.
Agreeing to participate in the study
Disqualifiers
use of oral contraceptive drugs
use of antibiotics, immunosuppressants, or drug therapies in the last 6 months before the study;
history of excessive alcohol use;
pregnancy or breastfeeding status;
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Clinical Measurements and Saliva Sample Collection