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- Title
PATIENTS RESPONSE AND RECURRENCE FOLLOWING GINGIVAL DEPIGMENTATION USING LASER AND SCALPEL TECHNIQUESA CLINICAL STUDY.
- Authors
Dupare, Aditya S.; Junaid, Irfa; Jerry, Aldrin; Malik, Kirti; Gaur, Abhishek; Patel, Mimansha
- Abstract
Background: Gingival hyperpigmentation, characterized by excessive melanin deposition in the gingival tissues, is a common esthetic concern affecting individuals worldwide. Various treatment modalities have been employed to address this condition, including surgical techniques using scalpels and lasers. However, comparative studies evaluating patient responses and recurrence rates following gingival depigmentation using these techniques are limited. Objective: This clinical study aimed to assess patient responses and recurrence rates following gingival depigmentation procedures using laser and scalpel techniques. Methods: A total of 100 patients with gingival hyperpigmentation were randomly assigned to either the laser or scalpel group. Clinical evaluations were performed pre-operatively and post-operatively to assess pigmentation severity, post-operative pain, discomfort, healing time, and recurrence rates. Statistical analysis was conducted to compare outcomes between the two groups. Results: Both laser and scalpel techniques effectively reduced gingival pigmentation, with comparable pre-operative pigmentation severity scores. However, the laser group exhibited significantly lower post-operative pain and discomfort scores compared to the scalpel group. Additionally, the laser group had a shorter mean healing time and lower recurrence rate compared to the scalpel group. Conclusion: Laser gingival depigmentation offers advantages over traditional scalpel techniques in terms of patient comfort, healing time, and long-term outcomes. These findings support the use of laser therapy as a preferred option for gingival depigmentation procedures, with the potential to enhance patient satisfaction and quality of life. Further research is warranted to optimize laser parameters and validate these findings in larger cohorts and longer follow-up periods.
- Subjects
GINGIVA; DISEASE relapse; LASERS; PATIENT satisfaction; POSTOPERATIVE pain; HYPERPIGMENTATION; GINGIVAL recession
- Publication
Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research (Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research), 2024, Vol 15, Issue 3, p440
- ISSN
0975-3583
- Publication type
Article