Health Condition 1: K060- Gingival recession
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Hemolaser therapy: 660nm laser therapy in contact mode onto the deficient interdental papilla before and after microneedling of the site in 2 sittings 7 days apart.
Control Intervention
Sponsors
Dr Kavitha K
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Systemically healthy patients with age between 18-65 years having Nordland and Tarnow Class I or II interdental papilla loss. 2.Stable periodontal status (FMPS & FMBS less than 10 percentage and probing pocket depth less than 4mm). 3.Radiographically, the distance between contact point (CP) to alveolar crest should be less than 6mm. 4.Sites devoid of active caries 5.Non-smokers and non-tobacco users. 6.Willing to provide informed consent and available for follow-up appointments.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Pregnant or lactating women. 2.Use of medications interfering with tissue repair of any other serious health issues 3.Patients having open contact. 4.Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in interdental papilla height between 2 groupsTimepoint: 1 week, 1 month and 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in black triangle heightTimepoint: 1 week, 1 month and 3 months;Change in Probing pocket depth (PPD)Timepoint: 3 months;Post operative pain (No. of analgesic tablets consumed)Timepoint: 1 week;Patient esthetic satisfaction- VAS (Visual Analogue Scale)scoreTimepoint: 1 month, 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Baiju RM
Government Dental College, Kottayam
Outcome results
None listed