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