A MAGNIFICENT TRANSFORMATION OF GUMS!

• Apeksha Sanjay Gajghate,*  
• Salman Tarique Ansari,  
• Apoorva Vinayak Salve

Abstract

Gingival melanin pigmentation is a common finding among dark complexion individuals. Gingival Hyperpigmentation occurs due to excessive production of melanin pigment. Gingival Depigmentation is a periodontal plastic surgical procedure whereby the hyperpigmentation is removed or reduced by various techniques. This article shows a case of Gingival Depigmentation in a 26 years old, male patient.

Keywords

Melanin, Hyperpigmentation, Depigmentation