Licorice or laser: which fades dark gums better?

NCT ID NCT07325825

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two treatments for dark gums caused by natural pigmentation: a licorice extract gel and a diode laser. Twenty-four healthy adults received one of the treatments, and researchers measured how much the darkness faded over 36 weeks. The goal was to see which option works better for improving gum appearance.

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  • Oral Medicine and Diagnosis Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University

    Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, 21526, Egypt

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