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Comparing regular and laser treatments in the patient of limited mouthopening in gutkha chewers

A comparative analysis of intralesional therapy and diode laser therapy in the management of oral submucous fibrosis A split mouth approach - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/07/091814
Enrollment
19
Registered
2025-07-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K135- Oral submucous fibrosis

Interventions

Intervention1: Laser Fibrotomy: Patient will be given long buccal nerve block with 1 ml of 2 percent concentration lignocaine hydrochloride. Single application of Diode Laser with 980nm wavelength in

Sponsors

Dr T Ramesh
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. patients with bilateral palpable fibrous bands 2. patients with burning sensation 3. patients with blanching of oral mucosa 4. patients with restricted mouth opening

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who had received or undergoing treatment 2. Patients who were medically compromised 3. Patients who are not willing for treatment 4. Patients who are not willing to participate in study after the explanation of the procedure

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Comparison of pre operative and post operative mouth openingTimepoint: 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Resilience of cheek Burning sensation Blanching of buccal mucosaTimepoint: 4 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr N Sowmya Vimala

Vishnu Dental College

ramesh.t@vdc.edu.in9440847997

Outcome results

None listed

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