Comparing two surgeries for gum disease
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two types of gum surgery for people with advanced gum disease. It's designed to see which method works better for treating deep gum pockets and saving bone.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have gum disease (periodontitis).
- You do not have any other illness that affects your health, and you are not pregnant.
- You have not taken any antibiotics by mouth in the last 6 months.
- You smoke 20 or fewer cigarettes per day.
- You have deep gum pockets (5 mm or more) that bleed when checked, with a small bone defect (3 mm or less) seen on X-ray.
- You have not had gum surgery on the tooth being studied before.
Quick eligibility check
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