Gentler gum cleaning may help receding gums grow back
NCT ID NCT06044727
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 43 times
Summary
This study tested whether a gentler, magnified cleaning method (MINST) helps gums recover better than standard deep cleaning for early gum recession. Fifty-four adults with shallow gum recession (≤3 mm) took part. The goal was to see if MINST reduces recession depth and width and improves root coverage.
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Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences
Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India
What this could mean
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Active substance
Minimally invasive non-surgical periodontal therapy (MINST) using magnifying loupes
What this could lead to
If MINST proves more effective, it could offer a less painful, more precise way to treat early gum recession and help gums grow back without surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 54 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the improvement in gum coverage may be small or not last long.
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