Evaluation of Gelclair® (intraoral gel) application after the surgical removal of black unaesthetic gum

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Reducing pain and healing time after surgical gingival depigmentation; Oral Health

• Registration Number: ISRCTN36733842
• Lead Sponsor: Damascus University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2022-12-01
• Study Start: 2023-01-13
• Last Update Posted: 23 January 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 12

Inclusion Criteria

1. Class II or III of Hedin's index of gingival pigmentation
2. The absence of any periodontal infliction
3. Good width of attached gingiva
4. The absence of systemic diseases

Exclusion Criteria

1. Gingival pigmentation as a manifestation of systemic diseases
2. Gingival pigmentation as a side effect of medication consumption
3. Systemic diseases that interfere with the healing of periodontal tissues (diabetes, hyperparathyroidism, etc)
4. Life-threatening diseases
5. Periodontal disease
6. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
7. Smokers
8. Patients who showed no sign of corporation in terms of good oral hygiene
9. Radiation therapy
10. Alcoholics
11. Drugs that interfere with periodontal healing

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Healing of the soft tissues measured using the Wound Healing Index at the first, second, third, and fourth weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Epithelization formation measured using the Epithelization test at the first, second, third, and fourth weeks<br>2. Pain measured using a visual analogue scale (VAS) after the anaesthetic effect and every day for a week