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Management of gingival hyperpigmentation
Luis Eduardo Rilling Nova Cruz, Josué Martos, Fernanda Blos Borges, Ellen Luisa Kochhann Lima
Department of Semiology and Clinics, Faculty of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Josué Martos
Department of Semiology and Clinics, Faculty of Dentistry, University Federal of Pelotas, Goncalves Chaves Street 457, Pelotas, RS 96015-560
Brazil
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DOI: 10.4103/2349-5847.184258
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The gingival melanin hyperpigmentation may represent an esthetic problem for some patients. Among the alternative treatments, the epithelial abrasion or scrapping is a simple and effective technique. The aim of this report is to present a clinical treatment of gingival melanin hyperpigmentation treated by the technique of epithelial scrapping. The result of the employed technique proved to be effective in the removal of melanin pigment, restoring the patient's esthetic, and self-esteem. |
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