ArticleCase reports in dentistry2020
Gingival Melanin Depigmentation by 808 nm Diode Laser: Report of a Case.
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- Management of Physiological Gingival Pigmentation Using Two Treatment Modalities: Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes.Maedica · 2025Article
- Assessment of clinical outcomes and patient response to gingival depigmentation using a scalpel, ceramic bur, and diode laser 980 nm.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Article
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- Gingival Melanin Depigmentation Using a Diode 808-nm Laser: A Case Series.Journal of lasers in medical sciences · 2022Article
- Gingival Depigmentation Using Diode 980 nm and Erbium-YAG 2940 nm Lasers: A Split-Mouth Clinical Comparative Study.International journal of dentistry · 2021Article
- Diode laser gingival peeling. case report.Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)Article
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Abstract
Gingival hyperpigmentation frequently poses an aesthetic problem, especially in patients with gingival smile. This paper presents the use of a 808 nm pulsed diode laser for gingival depigmentation in a 22-year-old male patient, with a frequency of 20,000 Hz, a peak power of 5 W, and a pulse width of 26 microseconds, using a 400 nm flexible optic fiber. The hyperpigmented gingival tissue was removed without bleeding or postoperative pain. Three weeks later, the gum resumed its normal, firm, and pink appearance. No significant recurrence was noted after a follow-up of 4 months. However, perfect control of this device is necessary to avoid certain consequences such as bone exposure or gingival fenestrations.
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