Vaping vs smoking: which is worse for your gums?
NCT ID NCT07668947
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at how vaping and traditional smoking affect gum healing after a deep dental cleaning in people with stage II gum disease. Researchers measured gum pocket depth, bleeding, and inflammation markers in 117 participants. The goal was to see if vaping is less harmful than smoking for gum recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- non-surgical periodontal therapy (scaling and root planing)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could clarify whether vaping is less harmful than smoking for gum disease recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all patients and do not test a new therapy.
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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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faculty of dentistry , Ain shams university
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11566, Egypt
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