Air polishing for pain and comfort in gum disease maintenance
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a new dental cleaning method that uses air polishing instead of traditional tools to see if it reduces pain and makes patients more comfortable during regular maintenance visits. Participants will be followed for 24 months to compare the two cleaning approaches.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have gum disease (periodontitis) that has been treated and is under control, and you are in a regular dental maintenance program
- You are a non-smoker or smoke fewer than 10 cigarettes a day
- You are generally healthy (no serious health conditions)
- You are not pregnant
- You are not taking medications that affect pain perception and do not have a device like a pacemaker
Quick eligibility check
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