J Korean Acad Periodontol.  2003 Jun;33(2):271-276. 10.5051/jkape.2003.33.2.271.

Melanin Pigmentation In Gingiva

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  • 1Department of Periodontology, College Of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Korea.

Abstract

Oral melanin pigmentation is common in some races and ethnic groups. The gingivae are the most frequently pigmented intra-oral tissues. Melanin pigmentation is the result of melanin granules, produced by melanoblasts intertwined between epithelial cells at the basal layer of the epithelium. We present one case of melanin pigmentation of the gingiva of 26-year old female. Melanin depigmentation method is applying a 90% phenol solution to deepithelize pigmented areas, gingivectomy, epithelial abrasion, bone denudation, and split thickess flap. We chose epithelial abrasion using round diamond bur. The patient satisfies the result and have almost no pain and discomfort. But repigmentation potential must be noticed to patient.

Keyword

melanin pigmentation; gingiva; epithelial abrasion

MeSH Terms

Adult
Continental Population Groups
Dental Instruments
Epithelial Cells
Epithelium
Ethnic Groups
Female
Gingiva*
Gingivectomy
Humans
Melanins*
Phenol
Pigmentation*
Melanins
Phenol
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