New light device aims to zap plaque in teens with braces
NCT ID NCT05825742
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a special light device used at home can improve oral health in teenagers with braces. Forty teens used the device daily for two months, while others received standard brushing instructions. The goal was to see if the device reduces plaque and gum bleeding, which are common problems during orthodontic treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lumoral treatment device (dual-light photodynamic therapy)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this device could offer a simple at-home way to reduce plaque and gum problems for teenagers with braces.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. The device may not work for everyone, and long-term benefits are not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Borgska Villans Specialisttandvård
Lund, 22355, Sweden
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