Smart toothbrush may beat dentist visit for gum health
NCT ID NCT07549347
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using a smart electric toothbrush with an app and flossing can control gum inflammation as well as getting a professional dental cleaning. 92 adults with mild gum disease will be split into two groups: one uses the smart toothbrush alone, the other gets a professional cleaning plus the toothbrush. The goal is to see if the toothbrush alone is enough to keep gums healthy.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- intelligent electric toothbrush with app guidance and dental floss
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that a high-tech toothbrush routine is enough to control gum inflammation, reducing the need for frequent professional cleanings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 92 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The smart toothbrush might not be as effective as professional cleaning for all cases.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200000, China
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