Comparing laser vs scalpel for upper lip gum surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two methods for a gum surgery called a frenectomy (removing a small piece of tissue attaching your upper lip to your gum). It uses either a laser or a traditional scalpel to see which heals better and causes less discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are generally healthy and do not have a long-term illness like diabetes or HIV.
- You do not smoke.
- You have not had any gum treatment in the past 3 months.
- You have at least 20 teeth, including your upper front teeth (the central incisors, lateral incisors, and canines).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have no mental, physical, or psychiatric conditions that would interfere.
Quick eligibility check
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