Blood-Derived gel may supercharge gum disease treatment
NCT ID NCT07696845
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding concentrated platelet-rich fibrin (C-PRF), a gel made from a patient's own blood, to a minimally invasive non-surgical gum treatment can improve healing in people with advanced periodontitis. Thirty adults with severe gum disease and deep bone defects receive either the standard treatment alone or combined with C-PRF. Researchers measure changes in pocket depth, gum attachment, and bone fill over six months to see if the addition of C-PRF provides extra benefits.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- concentrated platelet-rich fibrin (C-PRF)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a better way to treat advanced gum disease without surgery, potentially saving more teeth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of C-PRF over standard care is uncertain.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Altınbaş University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology
Istanbul, Bakırkoy, 34147, Turkey (Türkiye)
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