Gingival pigmentation.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Gingival depigmentation using CO2 laser in the left half of maxillary anterior sextant. In this method CO2 laser (6w, 100 palse/s) with fiber optic filaments is used. Contact mode is u
Treatment - Surgery
Gingival depigmentation using conventional method in the right half of maxillary anterior sextant. In this method epithelial layer in pigmented areas is removed using diamond bur on high-speed dental
Gingival depigmentation using CO2 laser in the left half of maxillary anterior sextant. In this method CO2 laser (6w, 100 palse/s) with fiber optic filaments is used. Contact mode is used in a cervica
Sponsors
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Physiologic entity of gingival pigmentation Medium to severe hyperpigmentation based on Dimmitt-Gupta index (DOP) Plaque index less than 20%
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Medical history which affects the process of tissue healing Background or environmental factors as etiology of hyperpigmentation such as endocrine disorders or smoking Pregnancy or breast feeding Thin biotype of periodontium Acute gingival or periodontal disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Area of pigmentation. Timepoint: Before the procedure, 1 and 6 months after the procedure. Method of measurement: Taking standard photographs and then quantifying area of pigmentation using Gridlines option in Microsoft Paint software. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Amount of gingival recession. Timepoint: Before the procedure, 1 and 6 months after the procedure. Method of measurement: Distance from gingival margin to Cemento Enamel Junction. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMaryam Nourelahi
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed