| JNDA Vol. 10 No. 1 (January -June 2009) | |
Gingival depigmentation: A case report with review of literature |
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| Humagain M, Nayak DG, Uppoor AS | |
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| Abstract | |
Gingival melanin pigmentation occurs in all races of man. The degree of melanin pigmentation may vary from person to person. Although clinical melanin pigmentation does not present a medical problem, demand for cosmetic therapy is commonly made by people with moderate gingival melanin pigmentation. This case report presents a simple surgical technique of de-epithelization which has been successfully used to treat gingival hyperpigmentation caused by excessive melanin deposition and highlights the relevance of an esthetically pleasing smile specially in smile conscious individuals. |
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| Keywords | |
Gingiva, Melanin, Hyperpigmentation, Depigmentation, Aesthetics |
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