Gentler gum cleaning may help reverse early recession

NCT ID NCT06044727

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a gentler, magnified cleaning method (MINST) works better than standard deep cleaning for treating early gum recession. Fifty-four adults with shallow gum recession (3 mm or less) took part. The goal was to see if MINST could reduce recession depth and width and improve root coverage more than the usual approach.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Minimally invasive non-surgical periodontal therapy (MINST) using magnifying loupes
What this could lead to: If MINST works better, it could offer a less painful, more effective way to treat early gum recession without surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 54 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The improvement may be small and not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gingival recession

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GINGIVAL RECESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences

Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India

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