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New Air-Polishing technique could make gum disease cleanings less painful

NCT ID NCT07344805

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cardenal Herrera University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using an air-polishing device with erythritol powder is as effective as standard scaling and root planing for maintaining gum health after initial treatment. Twenty adults with periodontitis were randomly assigned to one of the two cleaning methods. The researchers measured gum pocket depths, bleeding, and patient discomfort, and also analyzed changes in mouth bacteria. The goal was to see if the newer method could be less painful and faster while still keeping gums healthy.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

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Started

Jul 2023

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

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Ages

18 to 90 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who have received basic periodontal treatment between 3-6 months before the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breastfeeding patients. * Use of systemic antibiotics within 6 months prior to the study. * Patients who smoke more than 10 cigarettes/day. * Uncontrolled diabetic patients.

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Conditions

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periodontitis

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Periodontitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera

    Alfara del Patriarca, Valencia, 46115, Spain

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