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New gum cleaning method tested for brace wearers: could it be better?

NCT ID NCT07355517

Symptom relief Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 30 adults with braces and gum inflammation (gingivitis). Each person received two different cleanings—one side of the mouth got a newer method called Guided Biofilm Therapy (using air and powder), and the other side got the standard ultrasonic cleaning and polishing. Researchers checked plaque and gum bleeding after 2 and 8 weeks to see which method worked better and was more comfortable.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Guided Biofilm Therapy (air polishing with erythritol powder and ultrasonic scaling)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more comfortable and effective cleaning method for people with braces, reducing gum inflammation and bleeding.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the newer method might not be significantly better than the standard one.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 40 years * Presence of fixed orthodontic appliances in both upper and lower arches for at least 1 month * Diagnosed with generalized biofilm-induced gingivitis (defined as Bleeding on Probing (BoP) \> 30% of sites) * Presence of a minimum of 10 teeth per side * Systemically healthy * Non-smoker * Motivated and able to maintain good oral hygiene * Willing and able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with periodontitis or a history of periodontitis * Pregnant or lactating women * Allergy to erythritol or chlorhexidine * Presence of dental caries or overhanging restorations * Presence of more than 6 teeth with gingival enlargement grade II or III according to the Angelopoulos and Goaz Index * Received periodontal treatment within the last 3 months * Expected to complete orthodontic treatment before the end of the study * Unwillingness to undergo the proposed treatment or follow-up visits

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome chronic gingivitis Dental Plaque Gingival Hemorrhage gingivitis Patient Satisfaction periodontal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Gingival bleeding Gingival health Gingivitis Gingivitis and periodontal diseases Gingivitis; chronic Periodontal health

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jordan University of Science and Technology

    Irbid, Irbid Governorate, 22110, Jordan

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