This study investigates whether there is an association between periodontal disease (gum disease) and chronic neck pain and related functional disability. Participants aged 30-55 years will be grouped based on their periodontal health status (healthy, gingivitis, or periodontitis). Neck pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and functional disability will be measured using the Neck Disability Index (NDI). The study aims to determine whether periodontal disease severity is linked to the severity of neck pain and disability, which may help clarify a potential connection between oral health and musculoskeletal health.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
30 Years
Max age
55 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged between 30 and 55 years
* Willing to participate and provide written informed consent
* Able to undergo periodontal examination and complete self-report questionnaires
Exclusion Criteria:
* Neck pain attributable to a specific identifiable cause (e.g., trauma, cervical disc herniation, spinal deformity, tumor, fracture)
* Systemic inflammatory or autoimmune disease
* Neurological disease affecting the cervical region
* Pregnancy
* Regular use of analgesic or anti-inflammatory medication
* Fewer than 20 remaining natural teeth
* History of periodontal treatment within the past 6 months
Primary outcome measure(s)
Neck Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale, VAS) — Assessed at the time of study enrollment (baseline, single time point) Neck pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a 10-cm horizontal line ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Participants will mark the point that best represents their current level of neck pain. Scores will be compared across periodontal health groups (healthy, gingivitis, periodontitis).
Neck-Related Functional Disability (Neck Disability Index, NDI) — Assessed at the time of study enrollment (baseline, single time point) Functional disability related to neck pain will be assessed using the Neck Disability Index (NDI), a validated 10-item self-report questionnaire evaluating the impact of neck pain on daily activities. Scores will be compared across periodontal health groups (healthy, gingivitis, periodontitis).
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Faculty of Dentistry
Niğde
Niğde Province
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