Gum treatment showdown: which method is safest for your whole body?
NCT ID NCT07077122
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares five different non-surgical treatments for advanced gum disease (periodontitis) to see how they affect inflammation throughout the body and the risk of bacteria entering the bloodstream. Researchers will measure blood markers like C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 before and after treatment in 75 adults. The goal is to identify which treatment approach causes the least immediate systemic burden, helping improve safety and outcomes for patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Scaling and root planing, antibiotic prophylaxis (amoxicillin), 810nm diode laser, air polishing
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help dentists choose the safest gum treatment method that minimizes short-term risks like bacteria entering the bloodstream.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (75 people) focused on measuring immediate effects, not long-term outcomes. Results may not apply to all patients or lead to new treatments.
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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 75 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 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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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- 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: * Periodontitis stage III or IV * Non-smokers or light smokers (\<10 cigarettes/day) * No NSAIDs in regular basis or antibiotics 3 months before * No previous periodontal treatment 12 months before * No presence of other acute or chronic infections * No systemic disease or medication known to affect the serum level of inflammatory markers (cyclooxygenase inhibitors, platelet aggregation inhibitors, lipid lowering agents, â-adrenoreceptor antagonists, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, antidiabetic agents, estrogen-based medications, medication for autoimmune disease, magnesium or vitamin E supplements) * No pregnancy or lactation * Written informed consent.
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Periodontology, Dental School of Athens
RECRUITINGAthens, Greece
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