Water floss vs. gum trouble: 20 volunteers test a simple fix for implant inflammation
NCT ID NCT07364916
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether using a water flosser can help reverse early gum inflammation (mucositis) around single dental implants. Twenty adults with at least one implant-supported crown will use water flossing for four weeks. Researchers will measure bleeding, plaque, and pocket depth to see if gum health improves.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Medically cleared * Have at least one implant-supported crown. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Smoking 2. Any systemic or localized illness that would interfere with dental implant therapy 3. On medications 4. Pregnancy 5. History of periodontitis/ or peri-implant disease 6. Poor oral hygiene 7. Probing depth is \>5
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