E-ISSN 2149-388X | ISSN 2149-0430
 

Case Report

Online Publishing Date:
16 / 03 / 2015

 


Gingival Depigmentation: Esthetic Enhancement Made Simple and Efficient

Vivek K. Adlakha, Nikhil Srivastava, Preetika Chandna, Jyotika Grover.


Abstract
Background: Dental esthetic problems in adolescence have significant impact on the psychologic health and well being during this important period of development. These dental problems not only hinder the normal oral functioning of these children, but also have a considerable psychological impact. Dental problems in anterior region may be related to abnormality in shape, size, color and structure of the tooth, pigmentation of the gingiva, traumatic injuries, orthodontic problems. One of the frequently encountered dental problems is gingival pigmentation, which is seen as a purplish staining or as brown or light brown patches.
Case: The aim of the report is to describe the management of gingival pigmentation by means of electrocautery as a feasible esthetic alternative in an adolescent girl.

Key words: Gingival pigmentation, melanin pigmentation, adolescent dental esthetic


 
ARTICLE TOOLS
Abstract
PDF Fulltext
How to cite this articleHow to cite this article
Citation Tools
Related Records
 Articles by Vivek K. Adlakha
Articles by Nikhil Srivastava
Articles by Preetika Chandna
Articles by Jyotika Grover
on Google
on Google Scholar


How to Cite this Article
Pubmed Style

Vivek K. Adlakha, Nikhil Srivastava, Preetika Chandna, Jyotika Grover. Gingival Depigmentation: Esthetic Enhancement Made Simple and Efficient. Ulutas Med J. 2015; 1(1): 7-9. doi:10.5455/umj.2015.1.2


Web Style

Vivek K. Adlakha, Nikhil Srivastava, Preetika Chandna, Jyotika Grover. Gingival Depigmentation: Esthetic Enhancement Made Simple and Efficient. https://www.ulutasmedicaljournal.com/?mno=182557 [Access: March 06, 2024]. doi:10.5455/umj.2015.1.2


AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Vivek K. Adlakha, Nikhil Srivastava, Preetika Chandna, Jyotika Grover. Gingival Depigmentation: Esthetic Enhancement Made Simple and Efficient. Ulutas Med J. 2015; 1(1): 7-9. doi:10.5455/umj.2015.1.2



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Vivek K. Adlakha, Nikhil Srivastava, Preetika Chandna, Jyotika Grover. Gingival Depigmentation: Esthetic Enhancement Made Simple and Efficient. Ulutas Med J. (2015), [cited March 06, 2024]; 1(1): 7-9. doi:10.5455/umj.2015.1.2



Harvard Style

Vivek K. Adlakha, Nikhil Srivastava, Preetika Chandna, Jyotika Grover (2015) Gingival Depigmentation: Esthetic Enhancement Made Simple and Efficient. Ulutas Med J, 1 (1), 7-9. doi:10.5455/umj.2015.1.2



Turabian Style

Vivek K. Adlakha, Nikhil Srivastava, Preetika Chandna, Jyotika Grover. 2015. Gingival Depigmentation: Esthetic Enhancement Made Simple and Efficient. THE ULUTAS MEDICAL JOURNAL, 1 (1), 7-9. doi:10.5455/umj.2015.1.2



Chicago Style

Vivek K. Adlakha, Nikhil Srivastava, Preetika Chandna, Jyotika Grover. "Gingival Depigmentation: Esthetic Enhancement Made Simple and Efficient." THE ULUTAS MEDICAL JOURNAL 1 (2015), 7-9. doi:10.5455/umj.2015.1.2



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Vivek K. Adlakha, Nikhil Srivastava, Preetika Chandna, Jyotika Grover. "Gingival Depigmentation: Esthetic Enhancement Made Simple and Efficient." THE ULUTAS MEDICAL JOURNAL 1.1 (2015), 7-9. Print. doi:10.5455/umj.2015.1.2



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Vivek K. Adlakha, Nikhil Srivastava, Preetika Chandna, Jyotika Grover (2015) Gingival Depigmentation: Esthetic Enhancement Made Simple and Efficient. THE ULUTAS MEDICAL JOURNAL, 1 (1), 7-9. doi:10.5455/umj.2015.1.2