A tiny camera could make gum surgery more precise
NCT ID NCT05275192
First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether using a videoscope—a small camera that gives surgeons a magnified, clearer view—during minimally invasive gum surgery improves outcomes for people with severe chronic periodontitis. Participants are randomly assigned to receive surgery with the videoscope, standard minimally invasive surgery, or conventional guided tissue regeneration. The study measures changes in gum attachment, pocket depth, and bone fill over 12 months to see if better visualization leads to more predictable regeneration of the tissues supporting the teeth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Videoscope-assisted minimally invasive surgery for periodontal regeneration
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make gum-regeneration surgery more predictable, potentially saving more teeth affected by severe gum disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The videoscope may not improve outcomes enough to justify its use, and surgery carries standard risks like infection or swelling.
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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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University of Illinois, Chicago, College of Dentistry, Periodontics
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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