Gingival Depigmentation using the Diode Laser: Three Case Reports
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Melanin pigmentation of the gingiva is a common occurrence. Depending on the gingival display during smiling, corrective measures may be needed for an esthetic purpose. Diode laser is a minimally invasive treatment option for the treatment of gingival melanin pigmentation. Three case reports of gingival depigmentation procedure performed using a 980 nm diode laser are presented here.
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