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Corticosteroid Intralesional Injection as an Alternative Treatment in Oral Pyogenic Granuloma in the Esthetic Zone.

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
Oral Pyogenic Granuloma
Interventions
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
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with oral pyogenic granuloma at the esthetic zone
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients who were not compliant to oral hygiene instructions and can not be motivated

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
InterventionSolu-CortefIntralesional injection with corticosteroids solution (1.8 mL of 100 mg hydrocortisone)
Control armSolu-CortefSurgical excision of the gingival pyogenic granuloma
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Remaining width of the attached gingiva6 month

Remaining width of the attached gingival it is measured using graduated probe

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Recurrence of the lesion6 months

Assessed as clinical reoccurrence of the lesion at the same site

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Beni_Suef University

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Banī Suwayf, Bani Suwayf, Egypt

Eman Ahmed

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Banī Suwayf, Benisuef, Egypt

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