Can a smartphone app replace the Dentist's probe for gum disease diagnosis?

NCT ID NCT07424612

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared a mobile app (Peribrain) to traditional manual methods for classifying the stage and grade of periodontitis (gum disease) in 122 patients. A student, a clinical student, and a clinician each classified the disease using either the app or manual measurements. The goal was to see if the app could provide a reliable, standardized diagnosis.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
mobile application (Peribrain) for periodontal classification
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a faster, more consistent way to classify periodontitis using a mobile app, potentially improving diagnosis in dental clinics.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed cross-sectional study, not a treatment trial. The app's accuracy may not generalize to all populations or dental settings, and it does not test any new therapy.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University

    Bolu, 14030, Turkey (Türkiye)