Clinical measurements of melanin pigmentation index and gingival pigmentation index and digital photographs using ImageJ software program at 1st ,2nd ,3rd week post surgical and during Vitamin C injection then finally reevaluation after 6 months. Vitamin C, depigmentation, scalpel surgery, melanosomes, gingival melanin hyperpigmentation
Conditions
Interventions
Intragingival injection of 1- 1.5 ml (200-300mg concentration) of vitamin C was done by using syringes 30 gauge (insulin syringe). The shaft of the needle was bent 45 with a bevel of the needle orient
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Experimental Procedure/Surgery
Vitamin C injection,Scalpel surgery
Sponsors
Hospital of stomatology of Sana'a University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
19 Years to 36 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All selected patients were healthy and free from any systemic diseases. females. Patient with physiologic gingival melanin hyperpigmentation in esthetic region. Patient age between 18-50 years and patient willing to depigmentation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. patient who takes drugs encourages gingival pigmentation. 2. Smokers. 3. Patients having compromised systemic health. 4. Pregnant and lactating patients. 5. Patients are unable to complete the follow-up visits. 6. Patient with thin gingival biotype. 7. Patients with periodontitis.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| gingival pigmentation measurment at baseline, after one week, two weeks, three weeks and six months later Gingival pigmentation index, melanin pigmentation index and digital photography using ImageJ software | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain, itchy and patient satisfaction Pain and itchy were reported by the patient after the surgical procedure and following each injection visit using visual analogue scale. Patient satisfaction was performed after three to six months Pain and itchy were reported by the patient using visual analogue scale. Patient satisfaction was performed using five graded self-assessment analysisle. | — |
Countries
Yemen
Contacts
Public ContactManal AlHajri
periodontology department, Sanaa university
Outcome results
None listed