None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Laser assisted Non-Ablative Gingival Depigmentation Procedure: Laser assisted Non-Ablative Gingival Depigmentation Procedure employed the use of 445 nm wavelength, power of 0.9 watt, in
Sponsors
Saraswati Dental College & Research Centre
Shruti singh
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 18 to 35 years of age
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.The gingival hyperpigmentation that is secondary as a result of a systemic/ congenital condition/ disorder e.g. McCune Albright syndrome, Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome, Dyskeratosis congentia, Familial Progressive hyperpigmentation etc. 2. Participants with gingival hyperpigmentation due to the use of medications e. g. tetracycline. 3. Participants who were chronic smokers (self-reported) 4. Participants contraindicated for laser therapy (with phototoxicity, oral malignancy)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| clinician reported outcomes (Dummet-Gupta oral pigmentation Index, Melanin Index, Gingival Pigmentation IndexTimepoint: Baseline, 1 week, 1 month and 3 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient Post Surgical Discomfort Score, Patient Satisfaction Score, Patient Esthetic ScoreTimepoint: Baseline, 1 week, 1 month and 3 month;Patient Post Surgical Discomfort Score (PPSDS), Patient Esthetic Score (PES), Patient Satisfaction Score (PSS)Timepoint: PPSDS- 24 hours after intervention PES- Baseline, 1 week, 1 month and 3 months PSS- 1 week, 1 month, 3 months. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactShruti Singh
Saraswati Hospital & Research Centre
Outcome results
None listed