Comparing gum surgery techniques for deep pockets
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at three different ways to make cuts in the gums during surgery for deep pockets caused by gum disease. It aims to find which technique helps heal better and save more bone.
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Who can take part
- You have gum disease with deep pockets that didn't get better with non-surgical treatment after a year.
- You have a gum pocket deeper than 5 mm or a bone loss area larger than 4 mm on an x-ray.
- Your plaque and bleeding scores are low (under 30%).
- You do not have any serious health condition that would make gum surgery unsafe.
- You are not pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
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