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Comparison of two different laser techniques in the removal of gingival pigmentatio

Not Applicable
Conditions
Physiologic gingival melanin pigmentation
Oral Health
Registration Number
ISRCTN68390623
Lead Sponsor
Damascus University
Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Ongoing
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
33
Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients exhibiting physiologic gingival melanin pigmentation of score 2 or more according to Dummet et al.
2. Aged 18-45 years

Exclusion Criteria

1. Pathologic hyperpigmentation
2. Patients with periodontitis or acute gingivitis
3. Taking medications that may induce gingival pigmentations such as antimalarial agents, and tricyclic antidepressants
4. Systemic diseases that could affect tissue healing (e.g autoimmune diseases)
5. Pregnancy and lactation
6. Current smokers
7. Previous mucogingival surgery at the region to be treated

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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