Removing an abnormal maxillary labial frenum (a small band of tissue that connects the upper lip to the gums) using a scalpel and laser

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Oral Health; Frenectomy in patients with abnormal labial frenum

• Registration Number: ISRCTN10827581
• Lead Sponsor: Damascus University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2023-11-05
• Study Start: 2023-11-13
• Last Update Posted: 28 November 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

1. Systemically healthy
2. Non smoker
3. Between 15 and 55 years old
4. Not received any periodontal treatment within the last 3 months
5. Presence of at least central incisors, lateral incisors, and canines at the maxilla
6. Consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

1. Any systematic disease that might interfere with wound healing process (i.e., diabetes mellitus and HIV infection)
2. Smoking
3. Antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, or any other medication taken within the last 6 months that might affect the outcome of the study
4. Any hypersensitivity reactions against to paracetamol
5. Any physical limitations or restrictions that might preclude normal oral hygiene procedures

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain is measured using a numerical scale (NS) at baseline, 24, 48, and 72 h.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Reepithelialization assessment by H2O2 after one week, two weeks, three weeks, 1 month, 3 months.<br>2. Reinsertion of the frenum by UNC15 probe after 1 month, 3 months.