Brush vs bur for gum color treatment
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two methods to lighten dark gums caused by melanin: a polishing brush and a ceramic bur. It will help find which works better and is safer for people with gum pigmentation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have dark pigmentation on your gums (at least a moderate amount).
- The pigmentation is on both sides of your mouth and covers at least 3 teeth on each side.
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You do not smoke or smoke fewer than 10 cigarettes per day.
- You are generally healthy and have no medical conditions that slow healing.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you are not taking certain medications like phenytoin or cyclosporine.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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