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Vijendra Pal Singh
Vijendra Pal Singh
Malaysia
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Oral Re-Pigmentation After Depigmentation- A Short Review and Case Report
Author(s): Rajesh Hosadurga, Sunil Kumar Nettemu, Vijendra Pal Singh and Soumya NettemRajesh Hosadurga, Sunil Kumar Nettemu, Vijendra Pal Singh and Soumya Nettem
Melanin is a pigment that contributes to our skin color. Hyperpigmentation where melanin is produced in excess quantity can cause significant esthetic problem. Facial aesthetics is affected by smile line. Gingiva is an integral component of facial esthetics. Hyperpigmentation in gingiva affects facial esthetics. Various surgical modalities have been employed to correct hyperpigmentation. But, repigmentation is seen few months post-surgery. But the intensity and degree varies. Considerable improvement in gingival esthetics can be successfully achieved. In the present case, hyperpigmentation was graded, scalpel technique was used for depigmentation, crown lengthening by gingivectomy and frenectomy was done to correct altered passive eruption and aberrant frenal attachment. Oral repigmentation was graded and followed up to 5 months. Significant improvement in aesthetics of .. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2161-1122.1000429