Evaluation of Regenerative Potential of Locally Delivered Vitamin C along with Microneedling in the Treatment of Deficient Interdental Papilla: A Clinical Study
Vipin Ahuja, Annapurna Ahuja, Ruchi Staffy Mohina Minz, Aiswarya Mishra, Sharmila Kumari
Abstract
AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of intrapapillary injections of vitamin C along with microneedling (MN) in enhancing deficient interdental papilla (IDP) in esthetic zones clinically. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 1/2" needle. The needle was inserted at 45° angle, 2-3-mm apical to the involved papilla and all surrounding areas. Each involved papilla was injected with an amount till blanching was visible. After that, MN was done in the required area. This method was repeated for 5 times at 7 days intervals consecutively. The final clinical photographs and measurements were recorded after 7 days of last dose administered. RESULTS: = 0.002). CONCLUSION: An overall healthy appearance of gingiva with a remarkable increase in papilla growth was observed. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Vitamin C injection along with MN can be considered as an alternative to invasive surgical procedures in reconstruction or regeneration of the missing IDP.