Status:

COMPLETED

The Occurrence of Periopathogens in Betel-Nut Chewers and the Effects of Areca-Nut on Periopathogens

Lead Sponsor:

National Taiwan University Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan

Conditions:

Periodontitis

Eligibility:

All Genders

20+ years

Brief Summary

Periodontal disease is considered to be an infection disease. Recent evidence supported the role of smoking as a potent risk factor for the development of periodontal disease. However, the effect of a...

Detailed Description

Periodontal disease is considered to be an infection disease. Specific microorganisms especially the gram-negative anaerobic bacteria gain predominance in periodontal pockets and challenge the host. L...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \- Smoker/periodontitis Betel nut chewer/periodontitis Healthy

Exclusion

  • systemic disease

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2001

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

186 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00155571

Start Date

August 1 2001

Last Update

November 28 2005

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National Taiwan Univerity hospital

Dawan, Taiwan, 100