Health Condition 1: L814- Other melanin hyperpigmentation
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 10% w/v injection: Patients will receive four sittings of Vitamin C injections at weekly intervals. In each sitting a total of 5ml of 10% Ascorbic Acid (Vitami
Sponsors
Aehad Ul Haque
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: 1. Above 18 years of age 2. Patients with gingival hyperpigmentation in aesthetic zone of mouth. 3. Patients willing to get treated for gingival hyperpigmentation 4. Patients who give an informed consent 5. Systemically healthy patients
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion Criteria: 1. Smokers 2. Pregnant and lactating women 3. Patients who consume melanin related drugs 4. Patients with any systemic disorders or diseases 5. Patients with periodontal diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in Gingival Pigmentation Index Score (Index given by Kumar et al.)Timepoint: 1. Baseline (Pre-operative) 2. One month after the intervention 3. 6 months after the intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient Satisfaction Analysis, to be done using Visual Analogue scoreTimepoint: 6 months after the intervention | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAehad Ul Haque
King Georges Medical University
Outcome results
None listed