King Abdullah University Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by King Abdullah University Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Laser light plus peroxide may fight implant gum disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a special light treatment (oxygen high-level laser therapy) with hydrogen peroxide can improve gum health around dental implants. Sixteen adults with gum infections around at least two implants received the light treatment on one implant and a standard l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 13:56 UTC
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Braces battle: water flosser takes on interdental brush for cleaner teeth and gums
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a water flosser is better than an interdental brush at removing plaque and reducing gum swelling in people with braces. 75 adults with braces used a water flosser on one side of their mouth and an interdental brush on the other for 3 months. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:50 UTC
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Gum and mouthwash battle daytime plaque buildup
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using mouth rinses or chewing gum between morning and evening brushing can reduce plaque and improve breath. Twenty healthy adults tried five different products (like Listerine and Wrigley gum) on separate days, and researchers compared results to days w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:50 UTC
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Braces and bleeding gums? new study tests smarter cleaning
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two professional dental cleaning methods in 30 adults with braces and gum inflammation (gingivitis). Each participant received both a newer guided biofilm therapy and a conventional cleaning on different sides of their mouth. Researchers measured plaque removal,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 19:37 UTC