Frenectomy in patients with abnormal labial frenum Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
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
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain is measured using a numerical scale (NS) at baseline, 24, 48, and 72 h. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time 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