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Effect of injectable platelet concentrate from blood to delay repigmentation of gums after surgical depigmentation of dark gums

Efficacy of injectable platelet rich fibrin in delaying gingival repigmentation following surgical depigmentation of gingiva: A Randomized controlled trail - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/03/064101
Enrollment
36
Registered
2024-03-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-17

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

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Surgical depigmentation with injectable PRF: After scalpel method of gingival depigmentation is done i-PRF is applied in polymerized form on the wound surface. Following this i-PRF will

Sponsors

Bangalore academy of Periodontology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Subjects with class 2 and class 3 pigmentation according to Dummet Gupta index (DOPI). 2. Adults of either gender between the age group of 19-40yrs 3. Periodontally healthy subjects 4. Clinically healthy patients in consultation with the physician.[ ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists 1,II)].

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus 2.Pregnant and lactating women 3.Current smoker

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Time required ( no of days ) post surgery for repigmentation to occur of depigmented area as evident clinically.Timepoint: 12 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To measure the change in intensity of pigmentation between two interventional groups.Timepoint: 12 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Thanushree G.C

Government Dental college and Research Institute

periosmitha@gmail.com9449630572

Outcome results

None listed

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