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Dhafer Alasmari

ABSTRACT

Gingival hyperpigmentation can pose an esthetic concern for certain patients, especially when it manifests on the anterior labial gingiva, primarily in individuals with a prominent smile line. The patients presented to Dental Clinics of College of Dentistry, Qassim University between August 2018 to September 2022.

This pigmentation typically presents as a brown or dark discoloration resulting from the excessive deposition of melanin by melanocytes in the basal and supra-basal cell layers of the epithelium. Various techniques have been employed to address gingival hyperpigmentation, including scalpel excision, abrasion, cryosurgery, radiosurgery, electrocautery, chemical agents, LASER therapy, and gingival grafts. In this case series, we aim to assess the effectiveness of a combination of Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) and a Diode LASER emitting light at 445 nm for treating gingival hyperpigmentation while also evaluating its ability to reduce repigmentation over a one-year follow-up period.

Key Words: Gingival Depigmentation, Laser, Vitamin C, Pigmentation

Citation of article: Alasmari D. Gingival Depigmentation Using Diode Laser with the Conjunctive Application of Vitamin C: A Case Series. Med Forum 2023;34(10):129-133. doi:10.60110/medforum.341028.