Investigation of the effect of laser on darkening of the gums

Not Applicable

• Conditions: K06.9; Disorder of gingiva and edentulous alveolar ridge, unspecified; Gingival pigmantation.

• Registration Number: IRCT20200309046728N1
• Lead Sponsor: Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 18 May 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 16

Inclusion Criteria

Patients 18-60 years old
Systemic health
Physiologic gingival pigmentation

Exclusion Criteria

Hyperpigmentation due to systemic or genetic disorders
Consuming drugs cause Hyperpigmantation
Smoking
Patients with periodontal disease
Pregnant And feeding Women

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pigmentation area. Timepoint: 0, 1 month & 3 months later. Method of measurement: with image J software.;RGB Index in Gingiva. Timepoint: 0,1, 3 months later. Method of measurement: Photoshop software.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Post operation pain. Timepoint: 1 hour, 1 day & 1 week. Method of measurement: Questionnaire(Visual Analog Scale).;Patient satisfication. Timepoint: 3 months. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.