Physiologic gingival pigmentation microneedling - pigmentation - vitamin C
Conditions
Interventions
Dermapen will laid perpendicular to the gingival surface and the MN will carried out in horizontal, vertical, and diagonal directions for four to five times for the whole hyperpigmented gingival surfa
Microneedling without vitamin C,Microneedling with vitamin C
Sponsors
Self - funded
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients with age ranges from 18 to 45 years . 2. Phsiological melanin-related gingival hyperpigmentation. 3. Periodontal health . 4. Patients free of systemic diseases.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous treatment for gingival pigmentation during the last 6 month. 2. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. 3. Smoking patient. 4. Patients who are taking medication known to affect gingival colour. 5. Qat chewers 6. Patients have history with vitamine C sensitivity. 7. Patients with anterior prostheses appliance and active caries.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Gingival depigmentation score 3months Dummett oral pigmentation index (DOPI) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient satisfaction 3 months Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) | — |
Countries
Yemen
Contacts
Public ContactSamar Alshamery
Sana'a University
Outcome results
None listed