Could a needle-free gum treatment replace surgery for bone defects?
NCT ID NCT03797807
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two minimally invasive treatments for deep gum disease bone defects: a non-surgical approach (MINST) and a surgical one (MIST). Researchers want to see if the non-surgical method can achieve similar bone and gum attachment improvements as surgery, but with less discomfort. The trial involves 66 adults aged 25-70 with advanced periodontitis and at least one deep bone pocket. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two treatments, and results are measured after 9 months using X-rays and clinical exams.
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) and minimally invasive surgical therapy (MIST)
- What this could lead to
- If MINST works as well as surgery, it could offer a less invasive, more comfortable option for treating deep gum disease bone defects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study, and the non-surgical approach may not prove as effective as surgery for all patients. Results may not apply to smokers or those with certain medical conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Barts and The London Dental Hospital
London, E1 2AD, United Kingdom
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