Health Condition 1: L00-L99- Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Photobiomodulation: For Photobiomodulation, Diode laser of 660 nm will be used at 100 mW power for 30 seconds to obtain an intensity of 35J/cm2.
Control Intervention1: Microneedling: M
Sponsors
Vinita Shetty
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Sites with thin gingival phenotype (gingival thickness less than one mm) in maxillary and mandibular incisors, canine and 1st premolars region with Recession Type one or Recession Type two Gingival Bleeding Index less than ten percentage Plaque Index less than one Good overall health
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant or lactating women Active periodontitis Use of tobacco in any form Systemic diseases Any medication that may cause gingival enlargement Allergies to any of the materials used in the study (microneedling device)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gingival phenotype modification (thickness, keratinization) is more enhanced in test group compared to control group.Timepoint: Baseline, 1 month and 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Photobiomodulation & microneedling has a positive role in recession coverage.Timepoint: Baseline, 1 & 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactVinita Shetty
SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad
Outcome results
None listed