New study compares high-tech gum cleaning to traditional methods

NCT ID NCT07243145

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Selcen Ozcan Bulut Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study looked at two ways to clean below the gumline in 80 adults with early-stage gum disease. One group received Guided Biofilm Therapy, a newer technique, while the other got conventional cleaning with hand tools and an ultrasonic device. Researchers measured gum health and immune markers in the fluid around teeth before treatment and at one and three months after.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) versus conventional scaling and root planing
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help dentists choose the most effective cleaning technique to reduce gum inflammation and improve long-term oral health.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measured short-term changes, not long-term tooth loss or disease progression.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic periodontitis periodontal disorder periodontitis periodontitis, chronic, adult

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PERIDONTAL DISEASE PERIODONTAL INFLAMMATION PERIODONTITIS, ADULT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

Niğde, Turkey (Türkiye)

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