Health Condition 1: K088- Other specified disorders of teethand supporting structures
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Test group (group B)scaling and root planning + injectable vitamin C: scaling and root planning will be performed. vitamin C 150mg (approximately 1 1.5 mL) will be injected in sites wit
Sponsors
Dr Vidya Kankonker
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1-Systemically healthy participants within the age group of 18 - 42 years 2-No missing teeth in the anterior region 3-Having deficient papilla class I and II according to Nordland and Tarnow 4-Papillary marginal gingival index equal to zero 5-No open contacts between the affected teeth
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1-Systemically compromised patients 2-Smokers 3-Pregnant or breastfeeding females 4-Patients who take any medications known to cause gingival enlargement 5-Gingival fillers previously done 6-Teeth with caries 7-Fixed or orthodontic appliances 8-Periodontal surgeries six months prior to selection.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in gingival black triangles heightTimepoint: baseline and 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in plaque indexTimepoint: baseline and 6 months;Reduction in gingival indexTimepoint: baseline and 6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr James Samuel
Goa Dental College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed