RecruitingPhase 2NCT07595705

Gingival Hyperpigmentation Treatment

Gingival Hyperpigmentation Treatment With Injectable Vitamin C in Conjunction With Glutathione Versus The Conventional Surgical Depigmentation: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial


Sponsor

Cairo University

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

It is a clinical study conducted to evaluate the effect of vitamin C and Glucathonine injection of pigmented gingival tissue versus surgical removal by scalpel


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria10

  • The selection criteria were done according to Gingival pigmentation index is as follows (Dummett and Bolden)10:
  • Score0:absence of pigmentation
  • Score1:spotsofbrowntoblackcolororpigments
  • Score2:browntoblackpatchesbutnotdiffusepigmentation
  • Score3:diffuse brown to black pigmentation,marginal,and attached.
  • Patients who have Dummett and Bolden index score 1, 2, or 3 will be included in addition to the following criteria:
  • above 18yrs
  • systemically free
  • physiologic gingival hyperpigmentation related to esthetic region
  • well maintained oral hygiene and willing to undergo minor surgical procedures

Exclusion Criteria6

  • systemic diseases associated with pathological hyperpigmentation or improper delayed wound healing (uncontrolled diabetes, autoimmune diseases, etc.)
  • pregnant and lactating mothers
  • usage of chlorhexidine or povidone iodine
  • Local causes (smoking)
  • periodontal diseases (plaque and non-plaque induced gingivitis or periodontitis)
  • non compliant patients

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Interventions

DRUGVitamin c and glutathione

Vitamins c and glutathione injection that usually used for cosmetic skin care (whitening)

PROCEDURESurgical depigmentation

Removal of gingival pigmentation by scalpel


Locations(1)

Faculty of Dentistry

Al Fayyum, Faiyum Governorate, Egypt

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