U.S., Jan. 6 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07316023) titled 'Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy With ICG-Loaded Nanoparticles for Periodontitis Management' on Nov. 16, 2025.
Brief Summary: To better understand and treat your gum disease, dentists now use a system that stages its severity and grades its speed, rather than using old labels. The recommended first step is almost always a deep cleaning, which is very effective. However, because some bacteria can hide from cleanings and antibiotics, researchers are exploring a promising light-based treatment. This method uses a safe, light-activated dye and a gentle laser to target and kill bacteria without leading to resistance. To make this treatm...