Gum surgery breakthrough? new technique saves healing tissue
NCT ID NCT05533528
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new surgical method for treating advanced gum disease. Instead of removing all inflamed tissue, the surgeon preserves the granulation tissue (the body's natural healing tissue) to see if it leads to better gum attachment and less bleeding. The trial involves 50 people with stage III or IV periodontitis who still have deep gum pockets after non-surgical treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to either the new technique or standard surgery, and results are checked after 12 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
periodontal surgery (modified surgical protocol with granulation tissue preservation)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a better surgical technique for treating gum disease, potentially improving healing and reducing the need for more invasive procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 25 participants per group, so results may not apply to everyone. The new technique may not be significantly better than the standard approach.
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Centro Odontologico Del Sureste Slp
RECRUITINGMurcia, 30007, Spain
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