Open AccessTreatment of Gingival Hyperpigmentation by Diode Laser for Esthetical Purposes
Author(s) -
Hanaa M. El Shenawy,
Sherine Adel Nasry,
Ahmed Abbas Zaky,
Mohamed AA Quriba
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
open access macedonian journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.288
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 1857-9655
DOI - 10.3889/oamjms.2015.071
Subject(s) - medicine , depigmentation , hyperpigmentation , ablation , dentistry , surgery , hemostasis , laser therapy , laser , dermatology , physics , optics
Gingival hyperpigmentation is a common esthetical concern in patients with gummy smile or excessive gingival display. Laser ablation has been recognized recently as the most effective, pleasant and reliable technique. It has the advantage of easy handling, short treatment time, hemostasis, decontamination, and sterilization effect.
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