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Comparing two treatment procedures, i.e,the use of laser light and tissue obtained from the roof of the mouth to increase the space between the lower front teeth and lower lip

A comparative evaluation of low level laser therapy and free gingival graft to enhance the vestibular depth through laser vestibuloplasty: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/02/023653
Enrollment
22
Registered
2020-02-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: R898- Other abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues

Interventions

Intervention1: Low level laser therapy with laser vestibuloplasty: Following laser vestibuloplasty on the mandibular anterior teeth, low level laser therapy using the diode laser of 980 nm wavelength

Sponsors

Dr Akanksha Kidiyur Sathish
Lead Sponsor
University Thesis Grant
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Systemically healthy participants between the age group of 25-45 years. 2)Patients with shallow vestibule in the mandibular anterior region 3)Mandibular anteriors with width of attached gingiva 4)Mandibular anteriors having Millerâ??s Class I and II gingival recession.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Patients with periodontal pockets, mobile teeth, malpositioned teeth, crowding, deep bite, trauma from occlusion. 2)Allergy to local anesthesia, chlorhexidine, analgesics. 3)Individuals having habit of smoking and tobacco chewing. 4)Pregnant and lactating women

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1)Vestibular depth 2)Width of the attached gingiva 3)Gingival biotype 4)Landry Healing Index Timepoint: At baseline, post surgery and 6 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The potential benefits of the treatment for both groups include restoration of the health and esthetics of the teeth and the periodontal structures.Timepoint: Baseline, post surgery and 6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Lakshmi

Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal

pratibha.pk@manipal.edu9448724121

Outcome results

None listed

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