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Comparison of Two Methods in Changing The Gingival Color

Comparison of Using Diode Laser or Abrasion in Gingival Depigmentation in an Iranian Population: A Clinical Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2013121012487N4
Enrollment
40
Registered
2014-06-16
Start date
2012-09-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Gingival Pigmentation. Disorder of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Three mm diameter area was treated by diode laser(Doctor Smile, Lambda Scientifica, Italy). Intervention 2: Three mm diameter area was treated by diamond 801 bur (made by Teez Kavan C
Treatment - Devices
Three mm diameter area was treated by diode laser(Doctor Smile, Lambda Scientifica, Italy)
Three mm diameter area was treated by diamond 801 bur (made by Teez Kavan Co- Iran) with high speed headpiece (made by NSK- Japan).

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research of Islamic Azad University Khorasgan Branch
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: Gingival physiologic melanin pigmentation. Exclusion Criteria: Gingival pigmentation due to any systemic diseases; pigmentation caused by certain medications such as antimalarial drugs; anti-bacterial drug; smoking; gingivitis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Gingival color. Timepoint: Pretreatment, 2weeks,1 ,3 ,6 and 12 months after the treatment. Method of measurement: using color analyzing systems of RGB and CMYK with photoshop software.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Recurrence of Pigmentation. Timepoint: Two weeks,1 ,3 ,6 and 12 months after the treatment. Method of measurement: Color analyzing systems of RGB and CMYK with photoshop software.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shirin Amini

Dental School, Islamic Azad University Khorasgan (Isfahan) Branch, Isfahan, Iran

Sh.amini@khuisf.ac.ir+98 31 3535 4053

Outcome results

None listed

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