MedTrace Logo

Gingival Hyperplasia Treatment With Surgical Scalpel vs Diode Laser in Orthodontic Patients.

NCT07263763 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 13

Last updated 2025-12-04

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Gingival enlargement is a common complication in orthodontic patients, often resulting from plaque accumulation and chronic inflammatory response during fixed appliance therapy. Surgical gingivectomy is frequently required to restore gingival contour, improve esthetics, and facilitate oral hygiene. Traditionally, gingivectomy is performed using a scalpel, but laser-assisted techniques have recently gained popularity due to their potential benefits, including reduced bleeding, postoperative discomfort, and faster healing.

This randomized split-mouth clinical trial aims to compare the clinical and microbiological outcomes of gingivectomy performed with a diode laser versus conventional scalpel surgery in orthodontic patients presenting with gingival enlargement. Clinical parameters, microbial profiles, and patient-reported outcomes will be evaluated at baseline and at multiple postoperative intervals to assess the effectiveness and advantages of each technique.

Conditions

  • Gingival Enlargement

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Scalpel Gingivectomy

Conventional gingivectomy performed using a surgical scalpel. Gingival overgrowth was excised using standard surgical technique under local anesthesia.

PROCEDURE

Diode laser Gingivectomy

Gingivectomy performed using a diode laser. Laser parameters were set according to manufacturer's recommendations. No sutures required.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Nguyen Thu Thuy

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Thi Hong Nhung Nguyen · University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-08-01
Primary Completion
2025-02-15
Completion
2025-02-15

Countries

  • Vietnam

Study Locations

More Related Trials

Read the full study record

This page highlights key information. For complete eligibility criteria, study locations, investigator contacts, and the full protocol, visit the original record on ClinicalTrials.gov.

View NCT07263763 on ClinicalTrials.gov