Clinical Trial: Association Between Periodontal Status and the Prevalence of Entamoeba Gingivalis and Trichomonas Tenax

U.S., April 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07551115) titled 'Association Between Periodontal Status and the Prevalence of Entamoeba Gingivalis and Trichomonas Tenax' on April 20.

Brief Summary: This prospective observational study aims to investigate the prevalence and clinical significance of two oral protozoa, Entamoeba gingivalis and Trichomonas tenax, among patients attending the Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology. While the oral microbiome typically maintains a delicate balance, disruptions in this ecosystem are thought to trigger periodontal diseases. Recent evidence suggests that these parasites may contribute to increased inflam...