Comparing air polishing powders for gum disease treatment
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether different air polishing powders improve nonsurgical gum disease treatment in people with moderate to severe periodontitis. It aims to find a better way to clean below the gum line without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 65 years old.
- You have at least 16 natural teeth that are in use.
- You have moderate to severe gum disease (stage II or III).
- Your gum hygiene is good, with less than 35% plaque on the sides of your teeth.
- You do not have any health condition (like diabetes or heart disease) that could affect your gums.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you smoke fewer than 7 cigarettes a day.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 6 months or had gum treatment in the last year.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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