Floss vs brush: which keeps implant gums healthier?
NCT ID NCT06923748
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two cleaning tools—superfloss and interdental brushes—in 52 adults with gum inflammation around dental implants. Each person used one tool daily along with an electric toothbrush. Researchers measured plaque and bleeding to see which worked better. The goal is to find the best way to keep implant 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
- superfloss and interdental brush
- What this could lead to
- If one device proves better, dentists may recommend a specific cleaning tool to help control gum inflammation around implants.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 52 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and neither device can cure implant disease—only help manage it.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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AOUS
Siena, 53100, Italy
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