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Deep cleaning study targets gum Disease's toughest pockets

NCT ID NCT06890689

Disease control Sponsor: Texas A&M University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study reviews past dental records to see how effective scaling and root planing (a deep cleaning procedure) is for treating gum pockets that are 5 to 8 millimeters deep. Researchers will analyze data from 110 patients treated by dental students over two years. The goal is to confirm whether this standard treatment works well for deeper pockets, which are harder to clean.

What this could mean

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Active substance
scaling and root planing (deep cleaning procedure)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could confirm that deep cleaning is effective for treating deeper gum pockets, helping guide dental care.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective study, so it looks back at past data, not a controlled experiment. Results may not apply to everyone, especially smokers or people with diabetes who were excluded.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

110 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

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.

Who is studied

Patients treated by dental students at TAMU Collage of Dentistry Predoctoral Clinic

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion criteria: * All patients treated by dental students who have the required data * 14 or more permanent teeth * Have at least 2 molars (excluding third molars) Exclusion Criteria: * All third molars and second molars next to a partially impacted third molar * Smokers * Diabetes * Immunocompromised patients (HIV/AIDS; chemotherapy; systemic steroid therapy, etc.) * Pregnancy during treatment or during the follow-up periods * Diagnosis of Alzheimer's or dementia * Diagnosis of oral mucous membrane disease (BMMP, Lupus, erosive lichen planus, etc.) * Patients that have received periodontal surgery following SRP

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

periodontal disorder periodontitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Periodontal disease Periodontitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Texas A&M University Collage of Dentistry,

    Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

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