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Gel vs. mouthwash: which helps gums heal better after deep cleaning?

NCT ID NCT05312606

Disease control Sponsor: University of Pavia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a hyaluronic acid gel or a chlorhexidine mouthwash works better as a follow-up home treatment after deep cleaning for gum disease. Forty adults with periodontitis used one of the two products for 15 days after their dental cleaning. Researchers measured gum health over 6 months to see which product helped gums heal better.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

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Started

Apr 2022

Finished

Nov 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria * presence of periodontitis sites according to the 2017 World Workshop classification system * absence of systemic, metabolic, or autoimmune diseases * compliant patients Exclusion Criteria * neurological, psychiatric, or mental disorders * patients taking bisphosphonates within the last 12 months * patients taking antibiotics during the study period * pregnant or breastfeeding women * patients undergoing anticancer treatment

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Conditions

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periodontal disorder periodontitis

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Periodontal diseases

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Unit of Dental Hygiene - Section of Dentistry - Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Paediatrics - University of Pavia

    Pavia, Lombardy, 27100, Italy

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