Dental showdown: which cleaning method helps diabetes patients smile brighter?
NCT ID NCT07598071
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two ways to clean teeth and gums in 82 people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and severe gum disease. One method cleaned all teeth in one day (full mouth disinfection), while the other cleaned one quarter of the mouth at a time over four weeks. Researchers measured how each method affected quality of life and gum health over three months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dental cleaning procedure (scaling and root planing)
- What this could lead to
- If one method works better, it could point to a preferred dental cleaning approach for people with diabetes and severe gum disease to improve their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 82 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The 3-month follow-up is short, and long-term benefits are unknown.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pamukkale University
Denizli, Pamukkale, 20160, Turkey (Türkiye)
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