Plain-English translation of NCT07054008 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether using a digital microscope during gum disease surgery helps surgical wounds heal better than the standard surgical approach with dental loupes (magnifying glasses). Each patient in the study will receive both surgical techniques—one on each side of their mouth—so you can see if one heals better than the other.
Gum disease surgery requires careful, precise wound closure to heal well. Doctors want to know if using advanced magnification technology during this surgery improves healing compared to traditional surgical tools.
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You will have gum surgery performed by a periodontist (gum specialist). The study uses a split-mouth design, meaning one side of your mouth will be treated with the microscope technique and the other side with standard surgical tools during the same procedure. You will need to attend follow-up visits so doctors can monitor how well each side heals and compare the results.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Oct 12, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Enrollment target
~25 participants
Started
August 2025
Primary completion
May 2027
Age range
18 Years – 18 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in November 2025.
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Central contact
Angela Palaiologou-Gallis, DDS
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.