Gingival Depigmentation Using Lasers: A Literature Review

Khalilian, Fatemeh; Nateghi, Zahra; Janbakhsh, Noushin

doi:10.9734/bjmmr/2016/22428

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“…Furthermore, laser has enhanced hemostatic activity that provides clear bloodless operation field providing the operator a better vision and enhance total removal of the pigments at the surgical site. It is safe with better access to interdental papilla and lower rate of recurrence 3,8 …”

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“…It is safe with better access to interdental papilla and lower rate of recurrence. 3,8 to black discoloration of the maxillary and mandibular labial gingiva for esthetic purposes. Patients were randomly divided into two groups of 10 participants.…”

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“…It is safe with better access to interdental papilla and lower rate of recurrence. 3,8 Inclusion criteria were adult patients with bilateral melanin pigmentation in the anterior portion of the upper and lower gingiva, whereas exclusion criteria were pregnant patients, diabetic patients, and any systemic diseases associated with pathologic gingival hyper-pigmentation.…”

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Efficacy of 980 nm diode laser and 2940 nm Er: YAG laser in gingival depigmentation: A comparative study

Arif¹,

Kareem

Zardawi

et al. 2020

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Oral pigmentation refers to discoloration of oral mucosa or gingiva as a result of a variety of lesions and conditions that are associated with several endogenous and exogenous etiologic factors.These conditions include drug use, heavy metals, genetics, endocrine disturbance, and inflammation. 1 The color of the oral melanin pigmentation may vary from light to dark brown or black according to the amount and distribution of melanin in the tissue. 2 Several studies reported significant correlation between cigarette smoking and oral pigmentation; prevalence of 21% and 90% among cigarette smokers was recorded. Gingival pigmentation is physiologic condition and called "racial pigmentation" or caused by several endogenous and exogenous factors including tobacco. 3 Although

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Efficacy of 980 nm diode laser and 2940 nm Er: YAG laser in gingival depigmentation: A comparative study

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Kareem

Zardawi

et al. 2020

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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“…Laser therapy is the most effective method for treating gingival hyperpigmentation [10]. Carbon dioxide (CO 2 , 10,600 nm), neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd: YAG, 1,064 nm), and diode (980 nm) lasers are the most commonly utilized lasers for gingival depigmentation.…”

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A Comparison Between the Efficacy of Scalpel and Laser Procedures for Treating Gingival Hyperpigmentation: A Case Report

Hassan¹,

Dhadse²,

Bajaj³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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Gingival hyperpigmentation is a hereditary feature in populations. Gingival pigmentation not only affects aesthetics but also has a negative psychological effect. For many people, gingival hyperpigmentation is a severe cosmetic problem. Although black gums are not a medical issue, many individuals find them unsightly. The pigmentation of gingiva contributes to the harmony of the smile in a significant way. A periodontal plastic surgery procedure called gingival depigmentation eliminates or reduces hyperpigmentation. Different treatment approaches for gingival depigmentation have been documented, such as scalpel, electrosurgery, diamond burs, chemical methods, cryosurgery, and lasers. According to studies, cryosurgery and lasers are the best procedures since they provide better aesthetic outcomes and low recurrence rates. The coordination of treatment plans and the choice technique are influenced by the patient's skin tone, the degree of gingival pigmentation, the lip line, the upper lip curvature, aesthetic concern, and treatment expectations. This case report, which involves a 23-year-old female patient, provides a comparison between the efficacy of scalpel and laser procedures for treating gingival hyperpigmentation. The patient's left side received diode laser treatment, while the right received scalpel treatment. Scalpel depigmentation caused the treated area to recover without incident. The benefits of laser depigmentation include a bloodless surgical field and recovery without complications. No postoperative pain, bleeding, infection, or scars were seen on the first and consequent visits. The recovery went smoothly. The patient was satisfied with the treatment modality, and the outcomes were outstanding, according to the patient. There was no re-pigmentation throughout the follow-up period. This split-mouth study will provide information regarding soft tissue healing using two different approaches in the same patient.

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“…6,7,16 Choosing lasers over other therapeutic modalities lets an operator have improved hemostasis and better vision during surgery and allows the patient to experience less pain, bleeding, infection, edema and recurrence, and better healing. [17][18][19] Apart from the advantages, laser depigmentation requires huge special pieces of equipment, costs more, and may harm surrounding gingival tissue and the supporting bone if misapplied. 20 Among various lasers available, the diode laser can cause the depigmentation procedure to be performed efficiently, with patients experiencing low levels of pain and well-controlled bleeding.…”

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Gingival Melanin Depigmentation Using a Diode 808-nm Laser: A Case Series

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Introduction: Gingival hyperpigmentation is caused by an increase in the amount of melanin production or the number of melanocytes in the epithelium, which can impair smile esthetics. The current study aimed to report the experience of using a diode laser for gingival depigmentation of three different patients.Case Presentation: Three adult patients are presented with hyperpigmentation in labial gingivae of both jaws. The depigmentation was done using a diode laser at a wavelength of 808 nm, fiber diameter of 300 μm, and power of 1 W and in continuous mode. All three patients showed proper resolution of hyperpigmented areas in short- and long-term follow-up sessions. However, degrees of recurrence were noticeable in two cases.Conclusion: The 808-nm diode laser can be utilized safely and efficiently in gingival depigmentation, resulting in an acceptable cosmetic outcome.

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Gingival Depigmentation Using Lasers: A Literature Review

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Efficacy of 980 nm diode laser and 2940 nm Er: YAG laser in gingival depigmentation: A comparative study

Efficacy of 980 nm diode laser and 2940 nm Er: YAG laser in gingival depigmentation: A comparative study

A Comparison Between the Efficacy of Scalpel and Laser Procedures for Treating Gingival Hyperpigmentation: A Case Report

Gingival Melanin Depigmentation Using a Diode 808-nm Laser: A Case Series

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