Gingival Depigmentation: A Case Series
Department of Periodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, India
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Cosmetic dentistry is a fast growing field that reflects the high aesthetic expectations of the dental patient and the current trend in dental science. While cosmetic dentistry is usually centered on aesthetic restorative procedures, it may also involve the appearance of the gingiva. Dentists may see patients with concern regarding the melanin hyperpigmentation and color variations of their gingiva. Excessive gingival pigmentation is a major esthetic concern for many people. Though, it is not a medical problem, many people complain of dark gums as unesthetic. Esthetic gingival depigmentation can be performed in such patients with excellent results. A case is reported here in which a simple and effective surgical depigmentation was performed without the use of any sophisticated instruments or apparatus.
KEYWORDS:Gingival depigmentation; Melanin; Oral pigmentation
