Gingival disorder

This study is testing whether a special laser device (FX-405) can improve the treatment of gum disease when used along with standard deep cleaning (scaling and root planing). About 70 adults with moderate to severe gum disease will receive eight 10-minute laser sessions over five…

This study tests whether a special dental gel (Livfresh) can improve gum health when used alongside standard deep cleaning. About 76 adults with moderate gum disease will brush with the gel twice daily for 6 months. Researchers will measure changes in gum pocket depth and bleedin…

This study compares personalized oral hygiene advice from an AI app versus a human dentist in 148 adults with prediabetes and gum disease. The goal is to see if AI can improve gum health and blood sugar levels as well as a dentist. Participants will have their gums and blood suga…

This study compares two types of stitches (NOVOSYN quick and MONOSYN quick) used in gum surgery to see if they heal equally well. About 84 adults having gum surgery will be randomly assigned one of the two stitches. The main goal is to check early healing signs like skin regrowth…

This study looks at how genetic immune system problems might lead to gum disease and other mouth issues. Researchers will collect samples like saliva, plaque, and blood from 700 people, including those with immune defects, healthy adults with gum disease, and healthy adults witho…

This study is testing a new imaging tool called OCT Vibrography that measures how stiff or flexible tissues like the cornea, skin, and gums are. About 90 healthy volunteers will have the device used on them to see if it works safely. No treatment or medication is involved—just ob…

This study looks at whether children with thin gums are more likely to have severely crowded teeth. Researchers will examine 180 kids aged 5 to 16 at different stages of tooth development. The goal is to find early warning signs so dentists can prevent future gum problems.

This observational study at the University of Chile is examining whether a specific immune pathway (JAK1/2) is overactive in people with periodontitis, a common gum disease. Researchers will compare gum tissue from 30 healthy adults and those with inflamed gums to measure pathway…

This study looks at whether starting to close the gap left by a tooth extraction early (1 week after) or later (8 weeks after) changes the chance of developing a gum cleft. Nineteen orthodontic patients will have one side of their mouth assigned to early closure and the other to …