Diode Laser in Gingival Enlargement Related to Orthodontics
NCT ID: NCT01286298
Last Updated: 2011-01-31
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
20 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2010-10-31
2012-06-30
Brief Summary
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Traditionally, gingivectomy was performed using scalpel under local infiltration. Since the first laser designed for dental use was introduced in 1989. Laser technology has continuously developed over the years and there are now many different types of dental lasers using a variety of wavelengths, e.g. Diode, Er:YAG, CO2 and Er,Cr:YSGG lasers. In orthodontics, various intraoral soft tissues surgical procedures may be required frequently, e.g. gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, fraenectomy, exposure of unerupted/ impacted/ partially erupted teeth. The use of laser has becoming more popular because the advantages of laser therapy are good haemostasis, excellent visualization of the operating field, fewer intra- and post-operative complications, bactericidal effect, no suture required, less scars, and better pain control with effects of reduced use of local anaesthesia and analgesic. Diode laser unit has the merits of compact size and relatively low price. Gingivectomy by diode laser may become an effective adjunctive treatment in orthodontic practice.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of diode laser in the management of gingival enlargement related to orthodontic treatment.
Detailed Description
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Outcome measures:
Plaque Index Gingival Index Bleeding on Probing Probing Pocket Depth Gingival Overgrowth Index Pain score by VAS
Inclusion criteria:
1. between 10-40 year-olds (inclusive).
2. gingival enlargement on the labial side of anterior teeth.
3. fit and healthy.
4. non-smokers.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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Laser gingivectomy
Laser gingivectomy
Gingivectomy by diode laser
Laser gingivectomy
Diode laser gingivectomy for gingival enlargement
Interventions
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Laser gingivectomy
Gingivectomy by diode laser
Laser gingivectomy
Diode laser gingivectomy for gingival enlargement
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. gingival enlargement on the labial side of anterior teeth.
3. fit and healthy.
4. non-smokers.
Exclusion Criteria
2. patients who refuse diode laser gingivectomy operation.
3. smokers
4. patients who are taking medications that may cause drug-associated gingival enlargement, e.g. calcium channel blockers, anticonvulsants or immunosuppressants.
5. patients with lingual orthodontic appliance.
6. pregnant or lactating women.
7. patients who are not competent in giving consents.
10 Years
40 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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The University of Hong Kong
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, the University of Hong Kong
Principal Investigators
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Tony NF TO, BDS, PDipGDS
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
The University of Hong Kong
Locations
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Prince Philip Dental Hospital
Hong Kong, , China
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Tony To, BDS
Role: primary
Other Identifiers
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UW 10-396
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id