Esthetic Management Of Gingival Hyperpigmentation A Comparative Evaluation Of Two Different Techniques : A Clinical Study.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction: The color of gingiva influences the smile of person and affects esthetics, the present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of gingival depigmentation by scalpel and electrosurgery. Materials and Methods: The treatment done in this study was scalpel surgical technique and electrocautery as they could be easily done and were less time consuming. Healing and recurrence of pigmentation were postoperatively evaluated. Intraoral pictures were taken at every follow up visit to compare the progress and also to access the occurrence of any repigmentation. One way ANOVA and unpaired t test were used for statistical analysis. Results: There was statistically significant reduction seen for both the study techniques after 3 months postoperatively as compared to baseline with no complications leading to pain, infection, bleeding, or scarring postoperatively. During the 3th month follow up, there were no signs of repigmentation in both the treatment modalities. Cases were followed up for any reoccurrences of pigmentation longitudinally. Conclusion: Satisfactory results were obtained with both the surgical and electrocautery procedures for gingival depigmentation. Hence, the surgical technique still serves as the simplest and effective depigmentation technique. During the follow up period, no recurrence of gingival hyperpigmentation was found with both the techniques employed in this study.
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Dr Potuluri Venkata Durga Rao
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