Case report: A magnificent transformation of gums!

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Case Report

Author Details : Apeksha Sanjay Gajghate*, Salman Tarique Ansari, Apoorva Vinayak Salve

Volume : 14, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 124-126

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.adr.2024.022

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Abstract

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

Keywords: Melanin, Hyperpigmentation, Depigmentation

How to cite : Gajghate A S, Ansari S T, Salve A V, Case report: A magnificent transformation of gums!. Arch Dent Res 2024;14(2):124-126

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