None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: TETRAFLUROETHANE: It is a cryogen which will immediately create freezing
zone will leads to depigmentation of gums.
Control Intervention1: DIODE LASER: Diode laser with fibro optic del
Sponsors
DRSANDRA ROSE VARGHESE
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Presence of gingival physiologic melanin pigmentation on anterior segment with scoring of �3(according to hedin and dummet index) 2. Absence of medical condition that could affect the tissue healing &procedure. 3. Periodontal status of the patient should be fair
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who had malignancy. 2. Patients having hypersensitive reaction against diode laser and Tetrafluroethane cryogen. 3. Pregnant and lactating women. 4. Patients with cold intolerance or cold urticaria. 5. Patients not willing for participation in the study and further follow up. 6. Patients having smoking habit.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Therapy provided in this study will provide depigmentation of the gingiva and esthetically pleasing results, also gives an idea of better treatment.Timepoint: All patients will be recalled after 30, 90 & 180 days respectively for follow-up and record the reoccurrence of pigmentation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Healing and pain of both the procedures will be assessed by using different indices.Timepoint: All patients will be recalled after 30, 90 & 180 days respectively for follow-up and record the reoccurrence of pigmentation | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDRNEERAJ DESHPANDE
KM SHAH DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
Outcome results
None listed