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Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Systemically and periodontally healthy patients. 2)Patients with well maintained oral hygiene. 3)Patients with aesthetic concerns having moderate to severe(score 2 or 3) gingival pigmentation of maxillary or mandibular anterior gingiva based on Dumett Gupta in 1964.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients with thin gingival biotype. 2) Patients with missing anterior teeth. 3) Patients who are current or former smokers. 4) Pregnant and lactating females. 5) Non-compliant patients. 6) Patients with any metallic restoration or undergoing orthodontic therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dumett Gupta Index score Healing Index (Landry et al) Visual Analogue Scale scores Epithelization test (Toluidine Blue and Hydrogen peroxide)Timepoint: Dumett Gupta Index score- 3, 5, 7, 10, 30 and 90 days. Healing Index (Landry et al- 3, 5, 7, 10, 30 and 90 days. Visual Analogue Scale scores- 3, 5, 7, 10, 30 and 90 days. Epithelization test (Toluidine Blue and Hydrogen peroxide)- 3, 5, 7 and 10 days. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Institute of Dental Studies & Technologies