GINGIVAL DEPIGMENTATION WITH DIODE LASER AND ELECTROSURGERY: A COMPARATIVE REPORT OF 2 CASES

C.PRABU; R. MADHUMALA; R.SARANYAN; N. SAYEEGANESH; D.JAYACHANDRAN; K.PRIYA; B.MANOVIJAY

Volume : VIII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

GINGIVAL DEPIGMENTATION WITH DIODE LASER AND ELECTROSURGERY: A COMPARATIVE REPORT OF 2 CASES

C. Prabu, R. Madhumala, R. Saranyan, N. Sayeeganesh, D. Jayachandran, K. Priya, B. Manovijay

Abstract :

Gingival hyperpigmentation is believed to be a genetic trait in populations and is more appropriately termed physiologic or racial gingival pigmentation; a condition, which affects all races differently. Gingival depigmentation is most frequently performed as an esthetic periodontal plastic surgical procedure. The different treatmentmodalities that have been reported for depigmentation are bur aasion, partial thickness flap, cryotherapy, electrosurgery, and lasers..In this paper we have compared the results of electrosurgery and diode laser and the efficacy of two techniques. Maxillary anterior region was an area of concern for the patient.