None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: scalpel, rotary, electrocautory and laser techniques for gingival depigmentation: aim of the present study was to evaluate and compare scalpel, rotary, electrocautory and laser techniqu
and 2) recurrence of depigmented surface from baseline to 6 months postoperatively
Intervention2: Scalpel , rotary , diode laser , electrocuatory depigmentation: the aim of the present study was to ev
and 2) recurrence of depigmented surface from baseline to 6 months postoperatively.
Intervention3: electrocuatory, laser , rotary Depigmentation: electrocuatory, laser , rotary Depigmentation
Interven
and 2) recurrence of depigmented surface from baseline to 6 months postoperatively.
Control Intervention2: Scalpel Technique: Scalpel Technique
Sponsors
KLE University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Outpatients visiting the Department of Periodontology, who were esthetically conscious of their dark gums and requesting treatment for the same were selected for the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with any systemic diseases that would contraindicate the periodontal surgical procedure or associated with delayed wound healing, untreated active periodontal / pulpal diseases, chronic smokers, pregnant and lactating mothers were excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| clinical outcome of depigmentationTimepoint: 1. Intensity of pigmentation Dummet Oral pigmentation index was at baseline and 6 months post operativly 2. Pain perception using visual analogue scale during and 24 hours post operative | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of pain response Patient preference of the treatment.Timepoint: Evaluation of patients opinion to grade the treatment in the order of preference at 6 month post operative | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Rajeshwari H R
KLE VK Institute of Dental Sceinces
Outcome results
None listed