Conventional versus laser gingivectomy in the management of gingival enlargement during orthodontic treatment: a randomized controlled trial.

CONCLUSIONS: The adjunct use of both scalpel gingivectomy and laser gingivectomy was more effective in controlling gingival inflammation than non-surgical periodontal treatment alone at 1, 3 and 6 months. In the control group, greater improvement in the periodontal parameters were observed within 3 months, depending on a self-care approach for the management of GE. LIMITATIONS: This study was a short-term study (6-month follow-up). TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov (registration number: NCT03514316). PMID: 31111882 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: European Journal of Orthodontics - May 20, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Lione R, Pavoni C, Noviello A, Clementini M, Danesi C, Cozza P Tags: Eur J Orthod Source Type: research