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JIDAM · Vol 7, Issue 2 · April–June 2020
Case Report

Esthetic Treatment of Hyperpigmented Gingiva by Scalpel and Laser: A Comparative Case Report

Dr. Indumathi P · Dr. Ramakrishnan.T · Dr. Dhivya R · Dr. Shivaranjani.P · Dr. Irudhaya Nirmala.J
Department of Periodontology, Adhi Parasakthi Dental College & Hospital, Melmaruvathur, Tamilnadu, India.
Vol 7 · Issue 2 · 2020 DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2020_V7_I2_04 🔓 Open Access 📅 27.06.2020
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📝Abstract
📥 Received: 27.03.2020 ✅ Accepted: 17.05.2020 📤 Published: 27.06.2020
Background

Melanin pigmentation in the gingiva occurs as a result of excess deposition of melanin, due to which the gingiva appears black. Many people complain of dark gums as unesthetic.

Case Report

In this case report we have attempted and compared, two different depigmentation techniques using a semi-conductor diode laser technique in maxillary anterior arch and conventionally by scalpel technique in mandibular anterior arch.

Results

Both scalpel and laser improved esthetics. However the laser treatment resulted in no post-operative bleeding and no post-operative pain as compared with scalpel technique.

Conclusion

Use of diode laser is the safe and effective alternative procedure for the treatment of hyperpigmented gingiva. Its benefits include ease of usage, comfort in dental clinics, reduce trauma to the patient.

Keywords: Diode laser, Depigmentation, Melanin pigment
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Dr. Indumathi P et al. Esthetic Treatment of Hyperpigmented Gingiva by Scalpel and Laser: A Comparative Case Report. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2020;7(2). DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2020_V7_I2_04
Dr. Indumathi P, Dr. Ramakrishnan.T, Dr. Dhivya R, Dr. Shivaranjani.P and Dr. Irudhaya Nirmala.J. (2020). Esthetic Treatment of Hyperpigmented Gingiva by Scalpel and Laser: A Comparative Case Report. Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam_2020_V7_I2_04
Dr. Indumathi P et al. "Esthetic Treatment of Hyperpigmented Gingiva by Scalpel and Laser: A Comparative Case Report." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, vol. 7, no. 2, 2020. 10.37841/jidam_2020_V7_I2_04.
Dr. Indumathi P et al. Esthetic Treatment of Hyperpigmented Gingiva by Scalpel and Laser: A Comparative Case Report. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2020;7(2). doi:10.37841/jidam_2020_V7_I2_04
Dr. Indumathi P et al. "Esthetic Treatment of Hyperpigmented Gingiva by Scalpel and Laser: A Comparative Case Report." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras 7, no. 2 (2020). https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam_2020_V7_I2_04.
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