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Removing an abnormal maxillary labial frenum (a small band of tissue that connects the upper lip to the gums) using a scalpel and laser

A comparative clinical study between conventional surgical technique and different types of laser for frenectomy procedure

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN10827581
Enrollment
40
Registered
2023-11-13
Start date
2021-10-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-11-28

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

Conditions

Frenectomy in patients with abnormal labial frenum Oral Health

Interventions

In this study, individuals with abnormal maxillary labial frenum were randomly treated with a conventional technique and different types of laser. Clinical measurements will be taken every month durin

Sponsors

Damascus University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Systemically healthy 2. Non smoker 3. Between 15 and 55 years old 4. Not received any periodontal treatment within the last 3 months 5. Presence of at least central incisors, lateral incisors, and canines at the maxilla 6. Consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any systematic disease that might interfere with wound healing process (i.e., diabetes mellitus and HIV infection) 2. Smoking 3. Antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, or any other medication taken within the last 6 months that might affect the outcome of the study 4. Any hypersensitivity reactions against to paracetamol 5. Any physical limitations or restrictions that might preclude normal oral hygiene procedures

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain is measured using a numerical scale (NS) at baseline, 24, 48, and 72 h.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Reepithelialization assessment by H2O2 after one week, two weeks, three weeks, 1 month, 3 months. 2. Reinsertion of the frenum by UNC15 probe after 1 month, 3 months.

Countries

Syria

Contacts

Public ContactAisha Sayed Taha
aisha94.taha@damascusuniversity.edu.sy+963 (0)994778168

Outcome results

None listed

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