Demystifying the Depigmentation Manoeuvre: A Pragmatic Approach

¹Dr Sumit Munjal, M.D.S., Professor, Department of Periodontics, Institute of Dental Studies & Technologies, UP, India
²Dr Seema Munjal, M.D.S., Reader, Department of Prosthodontics and crown & bridge, Ex- Dr. BR Ambedkar Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
³Mohd Rehan, M.D.S., Reader, Department of Periodontics, Institute of Dental Studies & Technologies, UP, India
⁴Dr Sachin Khurana, M.D.S., Ex- Post graduate student, Department of Periodontics, Institute of Dental Studies & Technologies, UP, India

*Corresponding Author

Sumit Munjal, Department of Periodontics, Institute of Dental Studies & Technologies, UP, India, Tel: +91-9910259040; E-mail: [email protected]
Received: December 02, 2020
Published: December 31, 2020

ABSTRACT

Gingiva participates in the harmony of smile with its pigmentation playing a crucial role. The condition is benign but is definitely unesthetic to patients. Depigmentation treatment is often sought for by today’s patient and numerous modalities are available for the same. The gingival biotype, clinician’s expertise, patient preferences, and recurrence rate, greatly determine the selection of a technique. We embraced the simple yet predictable surgical approach in the present article. Above all, the results were excellent as perceived by the patient.

Keywords: Gingival Depigmentation; Esthetics; Pigmentation; Articaine; Scalpel; Bur abrasion