Gum stain removal using a ceramic drill

Assessing the gingival depigmentation of ceramic bur compared with surgical blade – randomized clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN53999031

Enrollment

Registered

2024-12-13

Start date

2022-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-01-06

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Conditions

Gingival pigmentation Oral Health

Interventions

This study examines physiological gingival depigmentation for cosmetic reasons using two methods. The control group uses the gold standard surgical blade to remove the superficial epithelium after loc

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Non-smoker patients 2. Moderate to severe gingival pigmentation, class 2 or 3, according to the Oral Pigmentation Index (DOPI)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Systemic diseases 2. Hormonal disorders (thalassemia, Addison's disease) 3. Medication that may cause gingival pigmentation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Gingival pigmentation is measured using the Dummet-Gupta Oral Pigmentation Index (DOPI) at baseline and 4 weeks 2. Pain is measured using the DOPI index at baseline, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 144 and 168h	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Healing was measured using the Landry Wound Healing Index at 4 weeks	—

Countries

Syria

Contacts

Public ContactAhmad Alnada

dent.ahmad.1996@gmail.com+963935481319

Outcome results

None listed

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