Open AccessAssessment of Clinical Outcomes and Patient Response to Gingival Depigmentation by Scalpel Surgical Stripping and Diode Laser: A Randomized Split-Mouth Study
Author(s) -
Shivjot Chhina,
Abhishek Gakhar,
Stuti Gupta,
Ejya Sharma,
Sachit Anand Arora
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of advanced oral research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2320-2076
pISSN - 2320-2068
DOI - 10.1177/2320206818820995
Subject(s) - depigmentation , visual analogue scale , medicine , dentistry , distress , cosmesis , oral cavity , randomized controlled trial , surgery , dermatology , clinical psychology
Oral melanin pigmentation is a ubiquitous presentation in the oral cavity. It could be a cause of psychological distress to many subjects due to aesthetic reasons. Aims and Objectives: This study attempts to compare the laser and scalpel depigmentation techniques. It also includes a comparison related to the Visual Analog Scale, patient comfort, healing response and time taken for the procedure and recurrence of pigmentation.Materials and Methods: A total of 10 patients were included in the study. A split-mouth approach comparing the scalpel technique with that of the diode laser technique was planned.Results and Conclusion: The results of the present study revealed that both laser and scalpel techniques are equally effective for depigmentation, yielding aesthetic results.
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