Management Of Gingival Hyperpigmentation Using Electrosurgery And Laser Therapy: A Case Report

Authors

  • Dr. Sameer Ahmed Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology & Implantology, Subharti Dental College & Hospital, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, 250002.
  • Dr. Nancy Saxena Postgraduate, Department of Periodontology & Implantology, Subharti Dental College & Hospital, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, 250002.
  • Dr. Priyanshu Ramuka Postgraduate, Department of Periodontology & Implantology, Subharti Dental College & Hospital, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, 250002.
  • Dr. Mayur Kaushik Professor and Head, Department of Periodontology & Implantology, Subharti Dental College & Hospital, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, 250002.
  • Dr. Soundarya Singh Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology& Implantology, Subharti Dental College & Hospital, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, 250002.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/jaz.v45i1.5064

Keywords:

Electrocautery, Gingival depigmentation, Hyperpigmented Gingiva, Dummett Oral Pigmentation Index, Laser Surgery

Abstract

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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Published

2024-02-28

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Vol. 45 No. 1 (2024): Continuous Publication

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Copyright (c) 2023 Dr. Sameer Ahmed, Dr. Nancy Saxena, Dr. Priyanshu Ramuka, Dr. Mayur Kaushik, Dr. Soundarya Singh

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