Investigating the Relationship Between Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Caries and Periodontal Disease
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 200
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Ultra-Processed Food Index (UPFI)
研究概览
简要总结
The goal of this observational study is to examine the potential relationship between ultra-processed food consumption and the presence of dental caries and periodontal disease, and to evaluate the role of the Ultra-Processed Food Index (UPFI) in this association.
The main question it aims to answer is:
Does increased consumption of ultra-processed foods raise the risk or severity of dental caries and periodontal disease in individuals?
Participants will include individuals within a specified age range who voluntarily agree to participate in the study. Oral health status will be assessed through standard clinical parameters, including the presence of caries, plaque index, probing pocket depth, clinical attachment loss, and bleeding on probing. Dietary habits will be evaluated using a validated food frequency questionnaire, and individual UPFI scores will be calculated. The study will aim to observe and analyze the effects of ultra-processed food consumption on oral health outcomes.
详细描述
This observational study will aim to investigate the association between ultra-processed food consumption and oral health outcomes, specifically focusing on dental caries and periodontal disease. Participants will include individuals within a defined age range who consent to take part in the study. Oral health status will be clinically assessed using standard parameters such as the presence of carious lesions, plaque index, probing pocket depth, clinical attachment loss, and bleeding on probing. Dietary intake will be evaluated using a validated food frequency questionnaire, and individual Ultra-Processed Food Index (UPFI) scores will be calculated. The study will analyze whether a higher intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with increased risk or severity of dental caries and periodontal disease. Findings from this study are expected to contribute to a better understanding of the impact of modern dietary patterns on oral health and highlight the importance of nutritional strategies in preventive dentistry.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Case Only
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Individuals between the ages of 18 and 65,
- •Individuals with at least 20 teeth,
- •Not having received periodontal treatment in the last 6 months,
- •Not having taken antibiotics, steroids, and/or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the last 3 weeks,
- •Not having any autoimmune disease, osteoporosis, or cancer,
- •Not using immunosuppressive drugs, oral contraceptives, or bisphosphonates,
- •Not being pregnant,
- •Not having an active infectious disease (acute hepatitis, tuberculosis, AIDS),
- •Not using chronic medications that affect periodontal tissues (cyclosporine A, Phenytoin),
- •Not having taken antioxidant supplements in the last 6 months.
排除标准
- •Patients with endocrine or genetic disorders such as hypothyroidism, type 1 diabetes mellitus, or Cushing's syndrome
- •Patients with active infectious disease
- •Patients taking medications that may affect periodontal tissues
- •Patients who have recently taken antibiotics (within 4 months)
- •Patients with alcohol/drug use
- •Patients with psychological disorders
- •Patients with eating disorders, dementia
- •Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- •Patients with any food allergies
- •Patients who do not sign the informed consent form
研究组 & 干预措施
Adult patients
Patients aged between 18-65 will be randomly included.
结局指标
主要结局
Ultra-Processed Food Index (UPFI)
时间窗: Day 1
This index system is a quantitative indicator used to measure the proportion of ultra-processed foods in the diets of individuals or populations. It is expressed as a score system and shows how much of the total daily energy intake comes from ultra-processed foods. It is usually calculated from dietary data of an individual or group.
次要结局
- Decayed Missing Filled Tooth (DMFT) Index(Day 1)
- Community Periodontal Index (CPI) Score(Day 1)
- Age(Day 1)
- Waist Circumference(Day 1)
- Gender(Day 1)
- Weight satisfaction(Day 1)
- Educational level(Day 1)
- Income level(Day 1)
- Smoking status(Day 1)
- Toothbrushing frequency(Day 1)
- Height(Day 1)
- Weight(Day 1)
研究者
Dilek KARADOĞAN
Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital