Gum surgery for lower molar bone pockets
This study tests a surgical treatment for deep gum pockets in the lower back teeth (molars) that have not healed enough with regular gum cleaning. It aims to help reduce pocket depth and improve tooth support.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and generally healthy.
- You have advanced gum disease (stage III or IV periodontitis).
- You have a gum pocket at least 5 mm deep and bone loss of more than 3 mm on the side of a lower molar, after having had non-surgical gum cleaning at least 12 weeks earlier.
- You have good oral hygiene with minimal plaque and bleeding (less than 10% on scoring).
- You do not smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are willing to attend follow-up visits for 12 months and sign a consent form.
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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