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01-11-2015 | Review Article

Lasers in esthetic treatment of gingival melanin hyperpigmentation: a review article

Authors: Mahin Bakhshi, Somayeh Rahmani, Ali Rahmani

Published in: Lasers in Medical Science | Issue 8/2015

Abstract

The health and suitability of mouth components play an important role towards defining facial attractiveness. An important component of the oral cavity is the color of the gingival tissue. Gingival melanin hyperpigmentation is caused by several reasons and affects people across ethnicity, race, age, and both gender. Lasers are presently being used for gingival melanin depigmentation. In this article, we reviewed studies on laser parameters, duration of gingival healing, pain perception during and after the operation, scores used for the evaluation of gingival melanin hyperpigmentation, follow-up period, treatment results, and recurrence reports. We conclude that laser ablation for gingival depigmentation is one of the most pleasant, reliable, acceptable, and impressive techniques available for treating gingival melanin hyperpigmentation.

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Title: Lasers in esthetic treatment of gingival melanin hyperpigmentation: a review article
Authors: Mahin Bakhshi
Somayeh Rahmani
Ali Rahmani
Publication date: 01-11-2015
Publisher: Springer London
Published in: Lasers in Medical Science / Issue 8/2015
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Electronic ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-015-1797-3

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