Green tea extract for gum disease treatment
This trial tests a green tea extract (EGCG) as an add-on to standard gum disease treatment, delivered locally to the gums. It aims to see if this natural compound can help improve gum health more effectively than standard care alone.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 25 and 60 years old.
- You must have stage II periodontitis (gum disease) with pocket depth of 5 mm or less and attachment loss of 3-4 mm.
- You must be in good general health (no active serious diseases).
- You must not have had gum treatment in the last 6 months.
- You must not have taken antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs in the last 3 months.
- You must not be pregnant, breastfeeding, or a smoker.
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