To compare the efficiency in reducing gum pigmentation using microneedling and blade with and without Vitamin C

Revolutionizing Gingival Depigmentation: Unveiling the Efficacy of Microneedling and Scalpel Technique with and without Topical Vitamin C A Split-Mouth Clinical Trial. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/04/084025

Enrollment

Registered

2025-04-03

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-28

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Conditions

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

Interventions

Intervention1: Depigmentation using dermapen device: Depigmentation using dermapen device followed by topical application of vitamin c in 1st Quadrant. Depigmentation using dermapen device only in 4th

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: With anterior melanin pigmentation ranging from mild to severe based on Dummets oral pigmentation index

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Fully edentulous individuals. Pregnant and lactating women. Smokers, Patients who are under medications which affect the gingival color. Patients having any systemic condition that might induce or affect the melanin pigmentation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction of pigmentation - can be accessed using Dummett oral pigmentation index and Hedin melanin indexTimepoint: At baseline, 1 week, 3 months and 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Patient pain and wound itching scores by Visual analogue scale (VAS) and Verbal scale for wound itching respectively Timepoint: after 7 days	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSAI PRIYA

Army College Of Dental Sciences

drsanjayvasudevan2003@yahoo.co.in9849062087

Outcome results

None listed

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