Can a gentler Deep-Clean beat standard gum therapy?
NCT ID NCT07755644
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a minimally invasive deep-cleaning technique (MINST) works better than the usual scaling and root planing for severe periodontitis in back teeth. Adults aged 18–35 with stage III/IV gum disease will have one molar treated with standard cleaning and another with MINST, then be followed for 6 months. Researchers will measure changes in gum pocket depth, attachment level, bleeding, and plaque to see if the gentler approach improves outcomes.
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 Therapy (MINST) — a procedure using specialized curettes under magnification to clean deep gum pockets with less tissue trauma, compared to conventional scaling and root planing.
- What this could lead to
- If MINST proves more effective than standard deep cleaning, it could become a preferred option for treating severe gum disease, potentially slowing tooth loss and improving gum health with less discomfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. MINST may not outperform standard therapy, and any gum procedure carries risks like temporary sensitivity or infection.
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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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Ataturk University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology
Erzurum, Erzurum, 25040, Turkey (Türkiye)
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