Treating deep gum pockets with laser or scalpel and platelet gel
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to fix deep gum pockets around teeth: a laser (MIST) or a traditional scalpel (GBT). Both methods use a gel made from your own blood (PRF) to help healing. The goal is to see which works better.
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Who can take part
- You have a single deep pocket around a tooth that is at least 4 mm deep.
- You are not a heavy smoker (fewer than 5 cigarettes per day).
- You have good oral hygiene and can attend follow-up visits.
- Your gums are not affected by furcation (the area where tooth roots meet).
- You have low levels of plaque and bleeding (less than 15% of teeth).
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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