Corticosteroid Intralesional Injection as an Alternative Treatment in Oral Pyogenic Granuloma in the Esthetic Zone.
- Registration Number
- NCT05534334
- Lead Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
- Brief Summary
Gingival Pyogenic granuloma in the esthetic zone represents an esthetic problem. While surgical treatment may not give the premium esthetic demands, corticosteroid may acheive this balance.
- Detailed Description
In our practice, the investigators have found the use of topical steroids effectively induced regression of PGs. This protocol has been suggested by published case reports supported by the anti-inflammatory actions corticosteroid.
This is a particularly valuable approach for patients who have PG in the esthetic zone allowing the surgeon to keep maximum amount of periodontal tissues.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
- Patients with oral pyogenic granuloma at the esthetic zone
- Patients who were not compliant to oral hygiene instructions and can not be motivated
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Intervention Solu-Cortef Intralesional injection with corticosteroids solution (1.8 mL of 100 mg hydrocortisone) Control arm Solu-Cortef Surgical excision of the gingival pyogenic granuloma
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Remaining width of the attached gingiva 6 month Remaining width of the attached gingival it is measured using graduated probe
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Recurrence of the lesion 6 months Assessed as clinical reoccurrence of the lesion at the same site
Trial Locations
- Locations (2)
Beni_Suef University
🇪🇬Banī Suwayf, Bani Suwayf, Egypt
Eman Ahmed
🇪🇬Banī Suwayf, Benisuef, Egypt