Light treatment added to deep cleaning for gum disease
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a special light treatment (called photodynamic therapy) to standard deep cleaning helps reduce gum disease more than cleaning alone. It may help prevent further damage to your gums and teeth.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 65 years old.
- You have moderate to advanced gum disease (stage II or III periodontitis).
- You have at least 3 areas in your mouth where the gum pocket depth is 5 mm or more.
- You have not had gum treatment in the past 6 months.
- You are generally healthy, not pregnant, and not a heavy smoker (more than 10 cigarettes a day).
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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