A Study Comparing Banana Stem Extract Injection with Scalpel Surgery for Removing Gum Pigmentation.

Comparative evaluation of effectiveness of 0.015% Injectable Musa acuminata with that of Scalpel Surgery for Gingival Depigmentation A Randomized Controlled Trial. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/04/108290

Enrollment

Registered

2026-04-13

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-04-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K068- Other specified disorders of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Physiological gingival pigmentation with Dummett s Oral Pigmentation Index with score of 2 and 3 in maxillary anterior region from canine to canine. Aesthetic concerns with high smile line. Gingival and Plaque score less than or equal to 1. Patients in the age group of 18-50 years of age irrespective of gender. Adequate width of attached gingiva. Systemically healthy patients.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Thin gingival phenotype. Periodontitis. History of drug use causing pigmentation. Allergic to Musa acuminata. History of Hypersensitivity. Patients having habit of consuming alcohol/smoking in any form. Pregnant or Lactating women. Inability to attend follow-up visit.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Gingival Index Plaque Index Dummett oral pigmentation Index Visual Analogue Scale Timepoint: Baseline 3 weeks 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Aishwarya Shekapure

sneha.puri@sdk-dentalcollege.edu.in9158988818

Outcome results