Reviving the Gums from Dark to Pink - Gingival Depigmentation: A Case Series

Pigmentation of gingiva is most often a physiologic phenomenon resulting from deposition of endogenous melanin by melanin granules of melanocytes in the epithelium. Although not a medical problem or a disease entity, it is a major concern among young individuals as it hampers esthetics. To restore the ‘pinkness’ of the gums, various techniques such as scalpel method, bur abrasion, electrosurgery, LASER, free gingival grafts & cryotherapy have been broadcasted. Though advancement in this field is vast, scalpel technique still trends to be a gold standard for gingival depigmentation. The present case study thus reports gingival depigmentation with different techniques such as scalpel technique (partial thickness flap), electrosurgery, rotary and LASER, also comparing the outcome, advantages & disadvantages of each technique.