Tomy Juliyanto, - and Agung Krismariono, - (2016) Combination Technique For Gingival Depigmentation: Case Report. In: Dentisphare 3. Hangtuah University Faculty of Dentistry, Shangri-la Hotel Surabaya, pp. 204-208. ISBN 978-602-14590-1-0

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Abstract

Background: Gingival hyperpigmentation most often caused by genetic factors, and the condition is different at every race that occurs due to excessive deposition of melanin pigment in the basal layer of the gingival epithelium. Gingival depigmentation is treatment that aimed at eliminating gingival discoloration that causes gingival color becomes darker. Several techniques can be used for gingival depigmentation treatment such as using laser and scalpel. The purpose of this case report is to describe the effectiveness of laser, scalpel, and the combination technique in the treatment of gingival depigmentation. Case and case management: A 21 years old female patient with chief complain of darkish gingival color and less confidence of wide smiling. Patient is not a smoker. Depigmentation performed on the maxillary gingiva area 21 to 23 using a laser, area of 11 and 12 using a scalpel #15, and area of 13 using a combination of laser and scalpel, then the exposed surface was irrigated with sterile saline solution. Application periodontal pack on the area 11 and 12, and giving oxyfreshTM on the area which not given periodontal pack. Patient adviced not to eat and drink hot, and controls several times after surgical treatment. Conclusion: Combination technique of the laser and scalpel gives the best results because gingival color looks normal even in the first day after surgical treatment. The patient feels very comfortable.

Item Type:	Book Section
Subjects:	R Medicine R Medicine > RK Dentistry
Divisions:	02. Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi > Periodontics
Creators:	Creators NIM Tomy Juliyanto, - - Agung Krismariono, - NIDN0007036801
Depositing User:	Rudy Febiyanto
Date Deposited:	26 May 2021 12:37
Last Modified:	10 Dec 2021 01:18
URI:	http://repository.unair.ac.id/id/eprint/107242
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