Sometimes a periodontist may need to perform a surgical procedure to treat periodontal disease and any damage it may have caused.
Because they receive three years of specialized training following dental school, periodontists are experts in performing gum surgery and are trained in administering the appropriate comfort measures such as sedation or anesthesia during treatment..
DEPIGMENTATION
GINGIVAL DEPIGMENTATION
Physiologic gingival pigmentation(PGP) is the most common type of gingival pigmentation and cosmetic concern particularly in gummy smile patients.
There are various methods available for gingival depigmentation stating from scalpel or blade, bur abrasion , chemical and latest is laser.
Laser is most advanced , painless and has more predictable results. Bleeding and post operative pain is minimal, not interfering in any of your day to day activities.
Laser gum bleaching or depigmentation is a cosmetic procedure to remove the black spots on your gums and give them a more pleasing pink look.
This procedure may not be suitable for:
• If pigmentation is manifestation of some underlying systemic illness or neoplasms
• Patients with severe periodontal disease.
• Patients on blood thinners
• Patients with thin gingival genotype and prominent roots
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