| Treatment of gingival hyperpigmentation for esthetic purposes by Nd:YAG laser: report of 4 cases. | |
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PMID: 10711623 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Gingival hyperpigmentation may cause esthetic problems and embarrassment, especially in patients with a gummy smile. This report presents the use of the Nd:YAG laser for gingival depigmentation. Four cases, 3 females and 1 male, ages between 24 to 28 years old, presented with the same chief complaint of unesthetic gingiva caused by melanin hyperpigmentation. The Nd:YAG laser was set at 6 watts, 60 millijoules per pulse, and 100 pulses per second. The procedures were performed with contact mode in all pigmented areas by using a handpiece with a 320 microm diameter fiber optic. Ablation of the gingival hyperpigmented areas were accomplished without any bleeding complications or significant postoperative pain. Three to 4 weeks after the procedures, the hyperpigmented gingiva appeared healthy, pink, and firm. No recurrence of hyperpigmentation had been found in 11 to 13 months of follow-up. However, in delicate areas such as the marginal gingiva, the Nd:YAG laser should be used cautiously. |
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Authors:
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P Atsawasuwan; K Greethong; V Nimmanon |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of periodontology Volume: 71 ISSN: 0022-3492 ISO Abbreviation: J. Periodontol. Publication Date: 2000 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-03-22 Completed Date: 2000-03-22 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8000345 Medline TA: J Periodontol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 315-21 Citation Subset: D; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Hospital Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Female Gingival Diseases / surgery* Humans Laser Therapy* Male Melanosis / surgery* Neodymium |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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7440-00-8/Neodymium |
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