Sound waves could spot gum disease early
NCT ID NCT05809427
First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tested a new high-frequency ultrasound probe to see if it can measure gum pocket depth as accurately as the standard manual probing method for diagnosing periodontal disease. Thirty-nine adults participated, and researchers compared measurements from both methods. The goal is to provide a less painful and more detailed way to catch gum disease early.
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University hospital of Tours
Tours, 37000, France
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