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Clinical Evaluation of Photobiomodulated Hyaluronic Acid Therapy for Interdental Papillary Loss: Minimal Invasive Blind Split Mouth Technique
Sponsor: Dar Al Uloom University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a minimally invasive therapy combining photobiomodulation (PBMT) with injectable dermal filler (hyaluronic acid) in adult patients (ages 20-40) with interdental papillary loss (Norland \& Tarnow Class I) in the maxillary anterior region. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does PBMT enhance the regenerative effect of hyaluronic acid filler in restoring the interdental papilla? Is the combined therapy superior to dermal filler alone in achieving long-term aesthetic and clinical stability? Researchers will compare: Group I (control) - hyaluronic acid filler alone vs. Group II (experimental) - PBMT applied before and after hyaluronic acid filler to see if PBMT contributes to better papilla height, width, and volume restoration over 12 months. Participants will: Undergo standard periodontal cleaning and education 4 weeks before treatment Receive local anesthesia and dermal filler injections in both quadrants (split-mouth design) Have PBMT applied in one quadrant only (Group II) Be followed up at regular intervals (1 week to 12 months) for clinical measurements and digital image analysis of papilla dimensions This study introduces a non-surgical, patient-friendly technique that may enhance soft tissue regeneration in esthetic areas, offering a potential breakthrough in managing interdental papillary loss.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
14
Start Date
2025-09-15
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2025-08-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Photobiomodulation Therapy + Hyaluronic Acid Gel Injection
This arm includes the test sites (e.g., left maxillary quadrant) in each participant. The same dose of hyaluronic acid (0.2 mL of 0.8% gel) will be injected in the same manner as in the control group. However, photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) using a diode laser (wavelength 630-670 nm, 25 mW, 1.875 J/cm² for 20 seconds) will be applied before and after the injection. Laser application will be repeated at every follow-up appointment to promote tissue healing, angiogenesis, and papillary regeneration.
Hyaluronic Acid Gel Injection
This arm includes the control sites (e.g., right maxillary quadrant) in each participant. The interdental papilla with Class I deficiency will be treated using 0.2 mL of 0.8% commercial hyaluronic acid gel, injected 2-3 mm apical to the papilla tip. This is a commonly used non-surgical soft tissue filler in periodontal and esthetic procedures. No photobiomodulation therapy will be applied in this arm.
Locations (1)
College of Dentistry, Dar AlUloom University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia