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Periodontal Disease

Subtypes of Periodontal Disease

Periodontitis 17 Peri-Implantitis 7 Tooth Loss 0

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Clinical Trial Landscape

Clinical Trials for Periodontal Disease

9 trials tracked for Periodontal Disease: 4 in phase 3 or 4.

9Trials tracked
4Phase 3 & 4
0Recruiting
0With published results
Phase distribution
Phase 4 3 Phase 3 1 Phase 2 1 Other / NA 4
  1. Phase 4 EMD and/or Bone Substitute for the Treatment of Class II Furcations Completed
  2. Phase 4 Relationship of Periodontal Disease Treatment and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Gullah Population Completed
  3. Phase 4 Pediatric Study to Access Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Oraqix Gel Completed
  4. Phase 3 The Effect of Periodontal Treatment and the Use of Dentifrice on Glycaemic Control in Diabetics Completed
  5. Phase 2 Safety, Efficacy and Treatment Regimen Study of ST266 in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Periodontitis Completed
  6. N/A Implant Surface Decontamination in Peri-implantitis Treatment Completed
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  1. N/A Role of Oral and Intestinal Microbiota in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Completed
  2. N/A Saving Lives at Birth: Primary Prevention of Periodontal Disease in Relation to Preterm Birth in Malawi Completed
  3. N/A Kidney and Periodontal Disease Study Completed

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High Infection Rates in Type 2 Diabetes: Periodontitis Prevalence at 33.6%
Diabetes & Endocrinology Meta-analysis
High Infection Rates in Type 2 Diabetes: Periodontitis Prevalence at 33.6% Are Infections Hitting People with Type 2 Diabetes Harder Than We Thought?
This meta-analysis found severe periodontitis prevalence at 33.6% (95% CI: 23.7-44.2) and lower respiratory tract infection incidence at 140…
People with type 2 diabetes face higher rates of severe gum disease and frequent lung infections, making infection prevention a critical par…
Mar 27, 2026

Questions about Periodontal Disease

What is the link between Periodontal Disease and Alzheimer's disease risk?

Periodontal disease is linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, likely through inflammation and oral bacteria reaching the brain, but a direct cause is not proven.

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Is there a link between Periodontal Disease and pancreatic cancer in older adults?

Yes, research suggests periodontal disease is linked to a higher risk of pancreatic cancer in older adults, possibly due to chronic inflammation and oral bacteria.

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