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Gingival Pigmentation Intensity and Distribution Among Egyptians

NCT07316205 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 70

Last updated 2026-01-12

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Summary

The aim of the present study is to evaluate the distribution, intensity and extension of gingival hyperpigmentation among a sample of Egyptian population.

Conditions

  • Gingiva Disorder

Interventions

OTHER

Evaluatation of the gingival pigmentation intensty and distribution

After taking history \& clinical examination, three examiners will evaluate the gingival pigmentation in the anterior zone using the following indices: Clinical evaluation: Oral pigmentation index (DOPI) Dummet et al.,1967: This index of oral pigmentation is the commonly used index due to its simplicity and ease of use measure hyperpigmentation intensity. The scores are as follows: * No clinical pigmentation (pink-colored gingiva) * Mild clinical pigmentation (mild light brown color) * Moderate clinical pigmentation (medium brown or mixed pink and brown color) * Heavy clinical pigmentation (deep brown or bluish black color) Hedin melanin index (Hedin.,1977) for distribution of the pigmentation in the gingiva. It is scored as: 0 = no gingival pigmentation. 1. = one or two solitary units of interdental papillae are pigmented. 2. = more than 3 separate units of interdental papillae are pigmented. 3. = 1 short continuous band of pigmented

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Assiut University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-20
Primary Completion
2025-11-20
Completion
2025-11-20

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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