Guided biofilm therapy for gum disease
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a new, guided gum cleaning method (biofilm therapy) to see how it affects certain markers of gum health and healing. It may help people with active gum disease that has not improved with standard care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have active gum disease (periodontitis) that is not stable, with pockets 4mm or deeper and bleeding gums
- You have not had gum treatment in the last 3 months and are not in another study currently
- You are not taking antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen, or antioxidant supplements
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and do not have a history of allergy to erythritol (a sugar alcohol used in some treatments)
Quick eligibility check
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