Fit and well (finding)

Plaque Project - Gingivitis study

Year Started: 2018

Subjects who have healthy gums and no exclusionary factors undertake to not brush ¼ of their teeth for 3 weeks. This split mouth designed study collects gingival crevicular fluid samples from both test and control teeth before, during and 2 weeks after the non-brushing phase. This study is usually repeated yearly and other samples (eg serum/ plasma/ plaque) could be collected alongside if requested.



Access:
Open to applicants
Type:
Longitudinal
Status:
In progress
Consent restrictions:
No restrictions


Associated Data Type Procurement Timeframe
Clinical records 0 - 3 months


Undifferentiated

Young adult (18 - 40 years)

1 - 10 donors

Material Type Extraction Procedure Storage Temperature Preservation Type Macroscopic Assessment % of Sample Set
Teeth -60°C to -85°C N/A Not applicable 100%
Umbilical cord -60°C to -85°C N/A Not applicable 100%