Revel the pink - gingival depigmentation : report of two cases
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Abstract: Gingival pigmentation mainly occurs as a result of the functional component: melanin granules, which are in turn produced by melanoblasts. The melanoblastic activity determines the degree of pigmentation. Gingival pigmentation has a multifactorial etiology. In most cases the pigmentation produced is purely physiological however it can also be a precursor of a severe disease. Cryotherapy, bur abrasion, partial thickness flap, scraping, electrosurgery and laser are few of the different treatment modalities reported for depigmentation of gingiva. In the following presented cases, depigmentation was done using scalpel, diode laser and electro-cautery. These treatment modalities found to be simple, effective and yielded good results, along with good patient satisfaction. Keywords: melanin , laser, depigmentation.
Authors and Affiliations
Annie Issac, Thomas Varghese, Mary Byju, Sruthy Susan Abraham, Sherin Isac, Akhila Anto
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