When is the best time to check gum health after treatment? a new study investigates

NCT ID NCT05088746

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: University of Parma Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether the timing of follow-up exams after non-surgical gum treatment affects how well the gums heal. Researchers will compare re-evaluations done at 3-4 months, 6-8 months, and 12 months after treatment. The goal is to see which timing leads to the most closed gum pockets (less than 5 mm with no bleeding). The study involves 52 otherwise healthy adults with periodontitis.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help dentists choose the best time to check gum health after treatment, improving long-term outcomes for periodontitis patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with 52 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Different timings may show little difference in outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Periodontal Pocket periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PERIODONTAL POCKET PERIODONTITIS

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Locations

Centro Universitario di Odontoiatria

Parma, Italy

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