Light therapy to improve gum disease treatment
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether shining a special light on your gums after standard cleaning can help treat gum disease better. Researchers will compare light therapy combined with standard treatment versus standard treatment alone to see if it reduces gum pocket depth and improves healing.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–65 years old
- Diagnosed gum disease (periodontitis) with pockets at least 5 mm deep in at least two areas of your mouth
- No gum disease treatment in the past 6 months
- No antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, or antiseptic rinses in the past 3 months
- Systemically healthy (no uncontrolled diseases affecting healing or immunity)
- Able to attend a 30-day follow-up visit
Quick eligibility check
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