Abstract :
Gingival melanin pigmentation is a common finding among dark complexion individuals which occurs due to excessive production of melanin pigment. The procedure of Gingival Depigmentation is a periodontal plastic surgical procedure which is the removal or reduction of hyperpigmentation by various techniques. This article shows a case of Gingival Depigmentation in a 26 years old, male patient.
Keyword :
Melanin, Hyperpigmentation, Depigmentation