A tiny camera may help dentists see below the gumline — a trial puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT06366295

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether using a perioscope — a tiny camera that lets dentists see below the gumline — makes deep cleaning more effective for people with periodontitis. About 26 adults with moderate to advanced gum disease will receive either standard deep cleaning or cleaning guided by the camera. Researchers will measure changes in pocket depth, gum attachment, bleeding, and plaque to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: subgingival mechanotherapy with a perioscope (a tiny camera that lets dentists see below the gumline during deep cleaning)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could make deep cleaning more precise and effective for people with periodontitis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 26 participants. The camera-guided approach may not improve outcomes enough to justify the extra time and cost.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PERIODONTITIS

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Locations

Department of Periodontology and Oral Mucosa Diseases, Medical University of Warsaw

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 02-097, Poland

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