A study on 22 participants per group comparing two different solutions with dressing to see which works better for removing dark spots on gums.
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: K069- Disorder of gingiva and edentulousalveolar ridge, unspecified
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2024/07/070366
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Impana H A
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ot Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Subjects with melanin hyperpigmentation of the upper and lower gingivae and good oral hygiene
Subjects with aesthetic concerns
Subjects who have the ability to understand and accept the requirements of the study
Subjects with thin gingival biotype.
Subjects who have the habit of smoking.
Subjects from the control group who have initiated the habit of tobacco smoking or chewing during the course of the study.
Subjects having medical conditions that compromised tissue healing (osteoporosis,hemophilia, anemia, etc.).
Subjects undergoing treatment with an interfering medication (bisphosphonate or steroid
therapy).
Subjects who undergone radiation therapy within the last 2 years.
Subjects who are pregnant or lactating .
Subjects who have undergone any invasive periodontal therapy in the previous six months.
Unable or not willing to comply with the study protocol.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1.To compare the efficacy of Superoxidised solution and Povidone iodine solution in gingival depigmentation by evaluating the degree of pigmentation using Dummett oral pigmentation index in the treated areas. <br/ ><br>2.To assess patient discomfort associated with Superoxidised solution and Povidone iodine solution during and after depigmentation procedure. <br/ ><br>Timepoint: 1,3,5 days,1 week, 1month and 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To investigate and compare postoperative healing patterns including inflammation, pain, overall recovery, following the use of Superoxidised solution and Povidone iodine solution.Timepoint: 1,3,5 days,1 week, 1month and 6 months