Although the colour of the gingiva plays a vital part in overall aesthetics, the ideas and strategies for treating problems caused by gingival melanin pigmentation are still being worked out. Clinicians are confronted with obtaining acceptable gingival aesthetics as well as resolving biologic and functional difficulties as aesthetics has become an important element of dentistry. This case report discusses three different de-epithelization treatments that have been effectively utilised to treat gingival hyperpigmentation caused by excessive melanin deposition, as well as the importance of having an aesthetically pleasant smile, especially for smile aware people. Creating esthetic awareness among dental practitioners about various treatment modalitites for the management of gingival hyperpigmentation.
Various biomarkers of periodontal disease are involved in either disease pathogenesis or tissue damage. The main aim of biomarkers research in Periodontology is to provide a significant impact on clinical diagnosis as well as treatment outcomes. Periostin, a microcellular protein is one of the novel biomarkers which is expressed mostly in collagen rich tissues. Its role in systemic health and disease has been studied for many years. Periostin plays a major role in collagen development, cell migration, wound healing and repair and also regulates periodontal pathogenesis. This review focuses on the different aspects of periostin in periodontal health and disease. Keywords: Periostin, Biomarker, Periodontitis, Periodontal regeneration
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