Light therapy may boost gum disease treatment
NCT ID NCT05252000
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether adding a special light therapy (antimicrobial photodynamic therapy) to standard deep cleaning helps treat gum disease. Twenty adults with deep gum pockets and bleeding were treated on both sides of the mouth—one side got the light therapy, the other did not. Researchers measured changes in bleeding and pocket depth over 3 months.
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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