New gum surgery technique could save teeth from advanced gum disease
NCT ID NCT07671963
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests two different bone graft materials (GTO® and GenOs®) used with a new, less invasive surgical method called NIPSA to repair bone damage from advanced gum disease. Researchers will compare how well each material helps reattach gums and fill in bone defects over 6 months. The trial is recruiting 30 adults with stage 3 periodontitis who have already had basic gum treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bone graft materials (GTO® and GenOs®)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could improve how dentists repair bone and gum damage caused by advanced gum disease, potentially saving more teeth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early study with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The surgery itself carries risks like infection or graft failure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Periodontology and Research Implant Center, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade
RECRUITINGBelgrade, Serbia
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Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Cagliari Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato Monserrato (CA), Italy
RECRUITINGCagliari, Italy, Italy
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