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ArticleJournal of Indian Society of Periodontology

Effects of ozonated olive oil and photobiomodulation using diode laser on gingival depigmented wound: A randomized clinical study.

Thangmawizuali Tualzik, Rahul Chopra, Swyeta Jain Gupta, Nikhil Sharma, Medhavee Khare, Lakita Gulati

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Article in Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Thangmawizuali TualzikDepartment of Periodontology and Implantology, ITS-CDSR, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Rahul ChopraDepartment of Periodontology and Implantology, ITS-CDSR, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Swyeta Jain GuptaDepartment of Periodontology and Implantology, ITS-CDSR, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Nikhil SharmaDepartment of Periodontology and Implantology, ITS-CDSR, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Medhavee KhareDepartment of Periodontology and Implantology, ITS-CDSR, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Lakita GulatiDepartment of Periodontology and Implantology, ITS-CDSR, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivePhotobiomodulation (PBM) using diode laser is regarded an effective modality for the repair of tissues and control of pain. Ozone, owing to its biocompatibility, healing, and antimicrobial properties, is used in dentistry as well. This study was carried to clinically compare and evaluate the healing of gingival depigmented wounds using ozonated oil and PBM. MATERIALS AND

methodsA laser depigmentation procedure was conducted on seven patients exhibiting bilateral upper and lower gingival melanin hyperpigmentation, followed by the application of ozonated oil (Group 1) and laser PBM (Group 2). The clinical parameters are taken namely Visual Analog Scale and Healing Index (HI), were evaluated on the 3

resultsStatistical analysis showed better HI in Group I as compared to Group II on the 3

conclusionThe application of ozonated oil was found to be more efficacious in promoting the initial healing of wound in comparison to PBM. Both ozonated oil and PBM also showed the same capabilities in reduction of the postoperative pain.

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Diode lasergingival depigmentationlaser depigmentationozone therapyphotobiomodulation

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PMID34667386
PMCPMC8452166
OpenAlexW3197486794

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