Licorice or laser: which fades dark gums better?

NCT ID NCT07325825

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested two treatments for dark gums: a licorice extract gel and a special laser. Twenty-six healthy adults with dark spots on their front gums were treated and followed for 36 weeks. The goal was to see which method worked better at lightening the gums and how satisfied patients were.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

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

    Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, 21526, Egypt

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