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Relationships Between Tenascin C, Smoking and Periodontal Status
Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to determine if there is a relationship between different periodontal conditions (gingival healthy, stage 2 grade B, stage 2 grade C, stage 3 grade B, stage 3 grade C) and the levels of tenascin C, IL-1 beta, IL-4, and IL-6 in saliva samples from smokers and non-smokers. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is there a difference in the levels of tenascin C, IL-1 beta, IL-4, and IL-6 between smokers and non-smokers with different periodontal conditions? Do these biomarkers correlate with the severity and grade of periodontal disease? Researchers will compare the saliva samples from smokers and non-smokers across the different periodontal conditions to see if there are significant differences in the biomarker levels. Participants will: Provide saliva samples. Be categorized based on their smoking status and periodontal condition.
Official title: Evaluation of the Relationships Between Salivary Tenascin C ,IL-4, IL-6, and IL-1β Levels, Smoking and Periodontal Status
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2024-08-01
Completion Date
2024-09-15
Last Updated
2024-07-26
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Clinical Measurements and Saliva Sample Collection
Saliva samples will be collected from all patients. Clinical parameters will also be recorded. Plaque index (PI) and gingival index (GI) will be recorded at four sites per tooth. Full-mouth probing depth (PD) and clinical attachment level (CAL) will be detailed per tooth at six sites, and the percentage of bleeding areas will be recorded as present or absent within 20 seconds after probing using a binary scoring system. A calibrated periodontologist will record all clinical parameters using manual probing. Following sampling, saliva samples will be stored at -80°C until analysis. Concentrations of Tenascin-C, IL-4, IL-6, and IL-1beta will be analyzed by specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits in saliva samples.