Comparison of Conventional and Laser techniques in treatment of gingival pigmentation in adults
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Gingival pigmentation.
- Registration Number
- IRCT20170601034288N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Semnan University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 15
Inclusion Criteria
Physiologic entity of gingival pigmentation
Medium to severe hyperpigmentation based on Dimmitt-Gupta index (DOP)
Plaque index less than 20%
Exclusion Criteria
Medical history which affects the process of tissue healing
Background or environmental factors as etiology of hyperpigmentation such as endocrine disorders or smoking
Pregnancy or breast feeding
Thin biotype of periodontium
Acute gingival or periodontal disease
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Area of pigmentation. Timepoint: Before the procedure, 1 and 6 months after the procedure. Method of measurement: Taking standard photographs and then quantifying area of pigmentation using Gridlines option in Microsoft Paint software.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Amount of gingival recession. Timepoint: Before the procedure, 1 and 6 months after the procedure. Method of measurement: Distance from gingival margin to Cemento Enamel Junction.