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Can a laser boost the benefits of deep gum cleaning?

NCT ID NCT07798765

Disease control Sponsor: Mahe Nigar Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding a laser procedure to standard deep cleaning improves gum health and quality of life in people with periodontitis. Researchers will compare two groups: one receiving scaling and root planing alone, and another receiving the same cleaning plus laser-assisted new attachment procedure. They will measure gum inflammation, plaque, pocket depth, and how oral health affects daily life before and 12 weeks after treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Scaling and root planing with or without laser-assisted new attachment procedure (LANAP)
What this could lead to
If the laser-assisted approach improves gum health and quality of life more than standard cleaning, it could become a preferred option for treating periodontitis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the added laser may not provide meaningful benefits over standard care. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

120 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with at least \>18 teeth. 2. Patients with periodontal pocket depth (PPD) ≥4mm or having ≥3mm clinical attachment loss on at least one of the four surfaces examined. 3. Patients with gingival recession defects. 4. Patients without occlusal problems or who have received an occlusal correction. 5. Patients with no history of periodontal treatment in the last 12 months. 6. Patients who are willing to fill out a questionnaire before and after NSPT. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with cognitive disorders were unable to answer or interpret the questions. 2. Pregnant or lactating women. 3. Patients with systemic diseases, including immunosuppression, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and blood disorders. 4. Patients who took antibiotics or immunosuppressants within the last 6 months. 5. Patients with acute illnesses and/or active intraoral lesions. 6. Patient having teeth with grade III mobility. 7. Patients who were chronic smokers or alcoholics. 8. Patients with gingival enlargement or pseudo pockets.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic periodontitis periodontal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Periodontal diseases

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Periodontics

    Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171001, India

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