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Effectiveness of Scalpel and Microneedling in managament of Gingival depigmentation

“Comparative Evaluation of Gingival Depigmentation By Scalpel And Microneedling With Ascorbic Acid ? - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/05/067411
Enrollment
16
Registered
2024-05-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-27

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K055- Other periodontal diseases

Interventions

Intervention1: Microneedling: microneedling done with ascorbic acid Control Intervention1: Scalpel: Gingival depigmentation is done with conventional technique scalpel

Sponsors

Saveetha dental college and hospital SIMATS University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Patients aged 18 and above; 2) demonstrated systemic health; and 3) exhibited physiologic gingival hyperpigmentation within the aesthetic zone

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) systemic disorders, particularly patients with bleeding disorders; 2) individuals undergoing chemotherapy; 3) pregnant women 4) smokers; and 5) gingivitis and periodontitis patients

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Intensity of pigmentationTimepoint: baseline, 1 month, 3 months—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
wound healingTimepoint: 1st day, 7th day—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSubasree S

saveetha dental college, SIMATS University chennai

swarnameenakshi1996@gmail.com09578983680

Outcome results

None listed

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