Evaluation of Regenerative Potential of Locally Delivered Vitamin C along with Microneedling in the Treatment of Deficient Interdental Papilla: A Clinical Study
- Resource Type
- Authors
- Annapurna, Ahuja; Ruchi Staffy Mohina, Minz; Vipin, Ahuja; Aiswarya, Mishra; Sharmila, Kumari
- Source
- The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 23:503-507
- Subject
- Gingiva
Humans
Ascorbic Acid
Esthetics, Dental
Inosine Diphosphate
General Dentistry
Injections
- Language
- ISSN
- 1526-3711
To evaluate the efficacy of intrapapillary injections of vitamin C along with microneedling (MN) in enhancing deficient interdental papilla (IDP) in esthetic zones clinically.Fifteen patients diagnosed with black triangles according to Norland classification system for loss of papillary height were selected. After oral prophylaxis and baseline measurements of insufficient interdental papilla, the vitamin C injection was loaded in disposable syringe 30GThere was a statistically significant difference in the mean IDP height observed over the time period (An overall healthy appearance of gingiva with a remarkable increase in papilla growth was observed.Vitamin C injection along with MN can be considered as an alternative to invasive surgical procedures in reconstruction or regeneration of the missing IDP.