International Journal of Dentistry Research 2024; 9(3): 75-77 ; DOI:10.31254/dentistry.2024.9302
A minimal invasive approach of gingival depigmentation using diode laser therapy: A case report of 9 months follow-up
1. Department of Periodontics, Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
2. Department of Endodontics and Conservative dentistry, Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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Received: 13th August, 2024 / Accepted: 2nd October, 2024 / Published : 30th December, 2024
In the field of dentistry dental esthetics of individual is very important. It not only provides beautiful smile but build individuals confidence among people while communicating and smiling. Gingival melanin pigmentation is a common finding among individuals. A patient's very personal perception of how they look and want to seem might be enhanced by aesthetic dentistry treatment. In this case report a systemically healthy 24-year-old female patient reported with complaint of black discoloration of gums in upper and lower front teeth region. On intraoral examination it was found a continuous band of melanin deposits involving entire gingival units of maxillary and mandibular dentition. After thorough phase-I periodontal therapy patient was recalled on follow-up and a depigmentation procedure was recommended using diode-laser technique for upper and lower anterior teeth after patient interest in less invasive procedure. Patient and clinician related outcomes were satisfactory without any reoccurrence and complication postoperatively.
Gingiva, Lasers, Melanin, Pigmentation.
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Jaglan S, Kumar M. A minimal invasive approach of gingival depigmentation using diode laser therapy: A case report of 9 months follow-up. Int J Dent Res 2024; 9(3):75-77. doi: 10.31254/dentistry.2024.9302
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