Gum shield showdown: which dressing heals better after deep clean?
NCT ID NCT07472218
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two different gum dressings—Ora-Aid and Coe-Pak—placed after a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing) in 25 adults with Stage 3 gum disease. Researchers will measure pocket depth, gum inflammation, plaque, and bacteria over 3 months to see which dressing helps gums heal better and feels more comfortable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ora-Aid (hydrophilic polymer) and Coe-Pak (zinc oxide-based paste) periodontal wound dressings
- What this could lead to
- If one dressing works better, dentists may have a clearer choice to improve gum healing after deep cleaning.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 25 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The dressings are already used, so no major breakthrough is expected.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 25 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Systemically healthy volunteers aged 18-45 years. 2. Diagnosis of Periodontitis (Stage 3, Grade A). 3. Presence of at least 20 permanent teeth. 4. Capacity to understand the study protocol and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Systemic diseases (e.g., Diabetes, Chronic Renal Failure, Cancer, Connective Tissue Disorders). 2. Pregnancy or breastfeeding. 3. Smoking (\>10 cigarettes/day). 4. Antibiotic use within the last 3 months or periodontal treatment within the last year. 5. Presence of orthodontic appliances, removable prostheses, or extensive interproximal caries.
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