Abstract
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Highlights
Melanin hyper-pigmentation of gingiva usually does not present as a medical problem, but many patients may consider their black gums to be unaesthetic.[1]
It is known to be caused by melanin granules within the gingival epithelium and occurs in all races
It is the result of melanin granules produced by melanoblasts intertwined between epithelial cells at the basal layer of gingival epithelium
Summary
Melanin hyper-pigmentation of gingiva usually does not present as a medical problem, but many patients may consider their black gums to be unaesthetic.[1]. It is known to be caused by melanin granules within the gingival epithelium and occurs in all races. It is the result of melanin granules produced by melanoblasts intertwined between epithelial cells at the basal layer of gingival epithelium. It is seen as a genetic trait in some populations irrespective of age and gender termed as physiologic or racial gingival pigmentation. The degree of pigmentation varies from one individual to another which is mainly dictated by the melanoblastic activity.[2] The foremost indication for depigmentation therapy is the demand by a person for improved aesthetics. The present case report describes a simple, effective surgical depigmentation technique providing aesthetically acceptable results and patient’s satisfaction
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