Can a gentler Deep-Clean beat standard gum therapy?
NCT ID NCT07755644
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a minimally invasive deep-cleaning technique (MINST) works better than the usual scaling and root planing for severe periodontitis in back teeth. Adults aged 18–35 with stage III/IV gum disease will have one molar treated with standard cleaning and another with MINST, then be followed for 6 months. Researchers will measure changes in gum pocket depth, attachment level, bleeding, and plaque to see if the gentler approach improves outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Minimally Invasive Non-Surgical Therapy (MINST) — a procedure using specialized curettes under magnification to clean deep gum pockets with less tissue trauma, compared to conventional scaling and root planing.
- What this could lead to
- If MINST proves more effective than standard deep cleaning, it could become a preferred option for treating severe gum disease, potentially slowing tooth loss and improving gum health with less discomfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. MINST may not outperform standard therapy, and any gum procedure carries risks like temporary sensitivity or infection.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- 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 23 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
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 35 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 35 years. * Diagnosed with Stage III or Stage IV periodontitis. * Systemically healthy. * Presence of at least two bilateral molar teeth with probing pocket depth (PPD) ≥5 mm and bleeding on probing (BOP). * At least 20 remaining teeth. * Radiographic evidence of periodontal bone loss. * Non-smokers and non-users of tobacco or alcohol. * Not pregnant or breastfeeding. * Not receiving medications known to affect periodontal healing. * Willing and able to provide written informed consent and comply with study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who do not meet the inclusion criteria. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Presence of systemic diseases or medical conditions affecting periodontal status or healing. * Current use of medications that may influence periodontal healing. * Current smokers or users of tobacco or alcohol. * Individuals unwilling or unable to provide informed consent.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ataturk University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology
Erzurum, Erzurum, 25040, Turkey (Türkiye)
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