Light therapy shows promise for treating gum disease
NCT ID NCT05252000
First seen Mar 29, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding a light-activated antimicrobial treatment to standard deep cleaning improves gum disease outcomes. Twenty adults with at least one deep gum pocket on each side of the mouth received standard cleaning on one side and cleaning plus the light treatment on the other. Researchers measured bleeding and pocket depth changes over three months to see if the extra treatment helped control the disease.
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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