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Aesthetic gingival depigmentation procedures: clinical and patient responses

A set of case reports

Authors: Mohan Kumar Pasupuleti, M.D.S., Ravindra Reddy N, M.D.S., Roopa D, M.D.S., Sahitya S, M.D.S., Narasimha Swamy, M.D.S.

Published in: international journal of stomatology & occlusion medicine | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Background

Oral pigmentation is a discoloration of the oral mucosa or gingiva due to a variety of lesions and conditions associated with several endogenous and exogenous etiologic factors and occurring in all races of mankind. Gingival hyperpigmentation may cause aesthetic problems and embarrassment especially when smiling.

Case descriptions

As the demand for cosmetic therapy of gingival melanin pigmentation is common, various methods including surgical scraping, burr abrasion, cryosurgery, split thickness flap excision, electrosurgery and laser ablation were successfully used to treat gingival hyperpigmentation.

Clinical importance

This set of case reports reviews the advantages and disadvantages of various techniques available for gingival depigmentation and reiterates the easy, efficacious and technique-friendly procedures to all practitioners.

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Title: Aesthetic gingival depigmentation procedures: clinical and patient responses
A set of case reports
Authors: Mohan Kumar Pasupuleti, M.D.S.
Ravindra Reddy N, M.D.S.
Roopa D, M.D.S.
Sahitya S, M.D.S.
Narasimha Swamy, M.D.S.
Publication date: 01-03-2012
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: international journal of stomatology & occlusion medicine / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 1867-2221
Electronic ISSN: 1867-223X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12548-011-0030-7

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Aesthetic gingival depigmentation procedures: clinical and patient responses

A set of case reports

Abstract

Background

Case descriptions

Clinical importance

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case descriptions

Clinical importance

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