Comparison of Diode LASER and Microneedling in the treatment of dark gums

Phase 2

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Healthy volunteers

• Registration Number: CTRI/2024/06/068345
• Lead Sponsor: Bharati vidyapeeth dental college and hospital

Brief Summary

In this study we will be comparing diode laser and microneedling in the treatment of gingival hyperpigmentation. After local infiltration both the techniques will be carried out in different patients at baseline and 14 th day and then results will be evaluated accordingly. The purpose of this study is that although lasers have been proved to be a goof treatment modality but the cost is high and the armamentarium needed is more and the laser safety protocol are to be foolowed during the procedure so to avoid all this problems microneedling is carried out as it is nowadays very common in cosmetic dermatology. It is minimally invasive and cost efficient procedure.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2024-03-06
• Study Start: 2024-06-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Systemically healthy subjects who had moderate to severe melanin pigmentation and who are conscious about their esthetics.

Exclusion Criteria

subjects who are smokers, pregnant and lactating women, subjects with debilitating diseases.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
micro needling is a cost-efficient painless minimally invasive method for depigmentation	Baseline and 14th day

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
This will help to ease patient comfort and improve esthetics among population	Day1, Day 15, Day 30

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bharati Vidyapeeth(Deemed to be university) Dental college and hospital Pune pin code-411043; 🇮🇳 Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Bharati Vidyapeeth(Deemed to be university) Dental college and hospital Pune pin code-411043

🇮🇳Pune, MAHARASHTRA, India

Dr Srashti Mangal

Principal investigator

7772048471

srashtimangal1@gmail.com