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Effect of laser and surgical treatment on dark gums.

To evaluate the efficacy of surgical stripping and diode laser techniques for gingival depigmentation. A clinical and histological study.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2015/04/005689
Enrollment
20
Registered
2015-04-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Surgical blade: After local anesthesia one arch has been treated with surgical blade utilizing surgical stripping followed by removal of tissue tags. Intervention2: Surgical blade: Afte

Sponsors

Self Investigator Initiated Trial
Lead Sponsor
SURENDERA DENTAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects having esthetic concern with bilateral physiologic gingival hyperpigmentation on the facial aspect, extending from distal aspect of right canine to the distal aspect of left canine of permanent dentition. All the subjects should be available for minimum of 6 months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Smokers. Pregnant and lactating mothers. Debilitating systemic diseases. Periodontal disease patients. Patients with syndromes. Patients using drugs related to hyperpigmentation. Patients working in factories pertaining to metals could lead to hyperpigmentation etc.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Dummett oral pigmentation index (Clinical) 2.Hedin melanin index (Clinical) 3. Density of melanin granules histopathologicallyTimepoint: Baseline(0day)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Dummett oral pigmentation index (Clinical) 2.Hedin melanin index (Clinical) 3. Density of melanin granules histopathologically 4. Visual analogue scale (intensity of pain ) 5. Time duration to accomplish the procedureTimepoint: 1. Dummett index (Clinical) post op at 3 and 6 month 2.Hedin index (Clinical) at 3 and 6 month post operative 3. Density of melanin granules histopathologically at 6 month post operative 4. Visual analogue scale (intensity of pain ) at 1 and 7 days post surgical—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Navjot kaur Chahal

Surendera dental college and research institute, Sriganganagar, Rajasthan Pin code -335001

kamalgarg1064@rediffmail.com9873546421

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026