Periodontal Infection and Systemic Inflammation in Renal Patients
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Renal Impairment / Chronic Kidney Disease, Dental |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dental / Maxillofacial Surgery, Nephrology / Urology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - 85 |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | August 2009 |
| End Date: | July 2015 |
| Contact: | Megyn Clement |
| Phone: | 860-679-4995 |
The purpose of this study is to examine the role of gum disease in affecting the long term
prognosis of renal patients. This disease if untreated causes inflammatory response
throughout the body. If the subject has gum disease, he/she will be randomly assigned to one
of the two treatment groups. The study investigates what happens to inflammatory markers in
blood and saliva after you are treated for gum disease.
prognosis of renal patients. This disease if untreated causes inflammatory response
throughout the body. If the subject has gum disease, he/she will be randomly assigned to one
of the two treatment groups. The study investigates what happens to inflammatory markers in
blood and saliva after you are treated for gum disease.
Inclusion Criteria:
- dental subjects with periodontitis,
- at least 10 teeth
- no periodontal (gum) treatment for the last year,
- no antibiotic for the last 4 months,
- no vascular access infection.
Exclusion Criteria:
- smokers
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site
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, Connecticut 06030
Farmington, Connecticut 06030
(860) 679-2000
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