EFFECTS OF PHASE I PERIODONTAL THERAPY IN CIGARETTE SMOKERS, HEATED TOBACCO PRODUCT USERS, DUAL USERS, AND NON-SMOKERS

November 6, 2026 updated by: Özge Uzuner Bilgiç, Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University

EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF CONVENTIONAL CIGARETTE SMOKING, HEATED TOBACCO PRODUCT USE, AND DUAL USE ON PHASE I PERIODONTAL THERAPY OUTCOMES

This prospective, comparative clinical study aims to evaluate the periodontal status and response to Phase I periodontal therapy among conventional cigarette smokers, heated tobacco product users, dual users of conventional cigarettes and heated tobacco products, and non-smokers.

The study includes systemically healthy individuals aged 18-35 years diagnosed with generalized gingivitis. Participants are categorized into four groups according to their existing tobacco use habits.

Periodontal assessments include full-mouth plaque score (FMPS), bleeding on probing (BOP), probing pocket depth (PPD), and clinical attachment level (CAL). All participants receive conventional Phase I periodontal therapy and standardized oral hygiene instructions as part of routine periodontal care.

Clinical periodontal parameters are evaluated at baseline and at one and three months following treatment. The study aims to compare periodontal outcomes and changes over time among the four tobacco use groups.

Study Overview

Status

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Not yet recruiting

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

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140

Phase

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  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Locations

  • Cyprus
    • Northern Cyprus
      • Mórfou, Northern Cyprus, Cyprus, 99750
        • Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University, Faculty of Dentistry
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 35 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Individuals aged 18-35 years.

Systemically healthy individuals.

Individuals diagnosed with generalized gingivitis.

Individuals belonging to one of the following four groups:

Conventional cigarette smokers.

Heated tobacco product (HTP) users.

Dual users of conventional cigarettes and heated tobacco products.

Non-users of tobacco products.

Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

Individuals with a current or previous diagnosis of periodontitis.

Individuals currently undergoing orthodontic treatment.

Individuals using medications that may affect periodontal health.

Individuals who have used antibiotics within the previous 3 months.

Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.

Individuals who have received periodontal treatment within the previous 6 months.

Individuals with current alcohol dependence.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Phase I Periodontal Therapy

Participants aged 18-35 years diagnosed with generalized gingivitis receive Phase I periodontal therapy and standardized oral hygiene instructions. Participants are categorized into four subgroups according to their pre-existing tobacco use status: conventional cigarette smokers, heated tobacco product users, dual users, and non-smokers. Periodontal parameters, including full-mouth plaque score (FMPS), bleeding on probing (BOP), probing pocket depth (PPD), and clinical attachment level (CAL), are assessed at baseline and at 1 and 3 months following treatment.
Procedure: Phase I Periodontal Therapy

All participants diagnosed with generalized gingivitis will receive conventional non-surgical Phase I periodontal therapy, including professional scaling and standardized oral hygiene instructions. Participants will be assessed at baseline and at one and three months following treatment. Periodontal treatment outcomes will be evaluated using full-mouth plaque score (FMPS), bleeding on probing (BOP), probing pocket depth (PPD), and clinical attachment level (CAL). The same treatment approach will be applied across all four tobacco use groups.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Full-Mouth Plaque Score (FMPS)
Time Frame: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment

Full-mouth plaque score (FMPS) will be assessed using the O'Leary plaque control record. The presence or absence of dental plaque will be recorded at four surfaces per tooth without a disclosing agent. FMPS will be expressed as the percentage of plaque-positive surfaces. Changes in FMPS following Phase I periodontal therapy will be compared among the four tobacco use groups.
Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Bleeding on Probing (BOP)
Time Frame: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment

Bleeding on probing (BOP) will be assessed using the Ainamo and Bay Gingival Bleeding Index. Bleeding will be recorded dichotomously as present (1) or absent (0) following gentle periodontal probing. BOP will be expressed as the percentage of bleeding-positive sites. Changes in BOP following Phase I periodontal therapy will be compared among conventional cigarette smokers, heated tobacco product users, dual users, and non-smokers.
Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment

Other Outcome Measures

Other Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in Probing Pocket Depth (PPD)
Time Frame: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment

Probing pocket depth (PPD) will be measured in millimeters using a UNC-15 periodontal probe at six sites per tooth (mesiobuccal, midbuccal, distobuccal, mesiolingual, midlingual, and distolingual). PPD is defined as the distance from the gingival margin to the base of the gingival sulcus or periodontal pocket. Changes in PPD following Phase I periodontal therapy will be evaluated at baseline, one month, and three months and compared among the four tobacco use groups.
Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment
Change in Clinical Attachment Level (CAL)
Time Frame: Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment

Clinical attachment level (CAL) will be measured in millimeters using a UNC-15 periodontal probe at six sites per tooth (mesiobuccal, midbuccal, distobuccal, mesiolingual, midlingual, and distolingual). CAL is defined as the distance from the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) to the base of the gingival sulcus or periodontal pocket. Changes in CAL following Phase I periodontal therapy will be assessed at baseline, one month, and three months and compared among the four tobacco use groups.
Baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Cyprus Health and Social Sciences University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

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November 9, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

Primary Completion

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August 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

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August 1, 2027

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First Submitted

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November 6, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 6, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

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November 12, 2026

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November 12, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 6, 2026

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November 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

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  • KSTU-PERIO-2026-01

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

IPD Plan Description

The individual participant data (IPD) sharing plan has not yet been finalized. The possibility of sharing de-identified data will be evaluated in accordance with ethical approval, participant consent, and applicable data protection requirements.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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