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A study on 22 participants per group comparing two different solutions with dressing to see which works better for removing dark spots on gums.

Efficacy of Superoxidised solution and Povidone iodine solution with periodontal dressing in gingival depigmentation A split mouth randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/07/070366
Enrollment
22
Registered
2024-07-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-22

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K069- Disorder of gingiva and edentulousalveolar ridge, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Superoxidised solution (Oxum spray): Superoxidised solution(Oxum Spray) of 100ml is composed of 99.97% of oxidised water and 0.006% of hypochlorous acid. After the gingival depigmentati

Sponsors

Dr Impana H A
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects with melanin hyperpigmentation of the upper and lower gingivae and good oral hygiene Subjects with aesthetic concerns Subjects who have the ability to understand and accept the requirements of the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Subjects with thin gingival biotype. Subjects who have the habit of smoking. Subjects from the control group who have initiated the habit of tobacco smoking or chewing during the course of the study. Subjects having medical conditions that compromised tissue healing (osteoporosis,hemophilia, anemia, etc.). Subjects undergoing treatment with an interfering medication (bisphosphonate or steroid therapy). Subjects who undergone radiation therapy within the last 2 years. Subjects who are pregnant or lactating . Subjects who have undergone any invasive periodontal therapy in the previous six months. Unable or not willing to comply with the study protocol.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.To compare the efficacy of Superoxidised solution and Povidone iodine solution in gingival depigmentation by evaluating the degree of pigmentation using Dummett oral pigmentation index in the treated areas. 2.To assess patient discomfort associated with Superoxidised solution and Povidone iodine solution during and after depigmentation procedure. Timepoint: 1,3,5 days,1 week, 1month and 6 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To investigate and compare postoperative healing patterns including inflammation, pain, overall recovery, following the use of Superoxidised solution and Povidone iodine solution.Timepoint: 1,3,5 days,1 week, 1month and 6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Prakash Gurupur Pai

KVG Dental College and Hospital

prakashpai2007@rediffmail.com9845156405

Outcome results

None listed

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