Management Of Gingival Hyperpigmentation Using Electrosurgery And Laser Therapy: A Case Report
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Gingival pigmentation is a common aesthetic issue treated through various methods like gingival reshaping, grafting, electrosurgery, freezing, chemical agents, or lasers. This case report used a diode laser for upper arch depigmentation and electrosurgery for the lower arch. Both methods yielded aesthetically pleasing results, though laser- treated areas healed faster than electrosurgery.
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