Hyaluronic acid to help gum disease treatment in smokers
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding hyaluronic acid (a natural substance) to standard gum disease treatment helps smokers recover better. Gum disease is serious in smokers, and this treatment might improve healing.
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Who can take part
- You smoke at least 10 cigarettes per day and have been smoking for more than 5 years
- You have been diagnosed with advanced gum disease (Stage III or IV periodontitis)
- You have at least 20 of your own natural teeth (not counting wisdom teeth)
- You have specific areas of gum disease with deep pockets measuring 6mm or more
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 3 months
- You have not had any gum disease treatment in the last 6 months
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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