Effect of Topical Argan Oil on Healing After Laser Depigmentation.

Ghada Adayil40 enrolled

Overview

Effect of Argan oil vs placebo on healing after laser depigmentation

Evaluate the effect of Argan oil vs. placebo on post-operative healing after laser depigmentation. as well as Compare pain levels (VAS score), gingival pigmentation recurrence, and patient satisfaction between groups at predetermined follow-up intervals.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Gingival Hyperpigmentation Laser Depigmentation Topical Argan Oil Postoperative Gingival Healing

Interventions

Laser DepigmentationPROCEDURE

Laser protocol: Diode laser, wavelength 810-980 nm, continuous mode, initiated fiber tip 400 µm, power 1.5-2 W.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-40 with moderate/severe physiological gingival pigmentation * Good general and periodontal health. Exclusion Criteria: * Systemic diseases affecting healing (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes). * Smokers or tobacco chewers. * Pregnant/lactating women. * Previous depigmentation procedures in the last 2 years.

Locations (1)

Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Effect of Argan oil

Evaluate the effect of Argan oil vs. placebo on post-operative Gingival healing

Time frame: 14 days

Secondary Outcomes

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Compare pain levels (VAS score) , gingival pigmentation recurrence, and patient satisfaction between groups.

Time frame: 14 days

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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