Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 9

Glycolic Acid Peel for Gingival De-Pigmentation: A Case Report

  • Author:
  • Rashmita Nayak1, Sheetal Acharya2, Anurag Satpathy1,, Rohina Shamim3, Pratiti Datta3, Bikash Kar4
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 1688 to 1692

1Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

2Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

3Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

4Professor, Department of Dermatology, Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

*Corresponding Author Anurag Satpathy, Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India e-mail: drasatpathy@gmail.com

Online published on 13 November, 2019.

Abstract

Gingival hyper-pigmentation or black gums is an unesthetic condition requiring correction for a better smile. Hyper-pigmentation of gingiva occurs as a result of excessive deposition of melanin pigment. Several techniques are employed in gingival de-pigmentation procedure with variable results. In this case report, a new non-surgical technique of gingival de-pigmentation by glycolic acid is presented. Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid and is a popular exfoliating agent.

Keywords

Gingival pigmentation, black gums, de-pigmentation, acid peel, chemo-exfoliation