News & Event

Event: Interdepartmental Clinical Meet
Department of: Periodontology
Date: 27-02-2024
“GINGIVAL DEPIGMENTATION: ALL OF US CAN!!!”
 
PRESENTERS:

1. DR. MADHURYA C S
2. DR. GAGANASHREE S
3. DR. BLAINA CAROL D ‘SOUZA
4. DR. NAVYASHREE R
5. DR. AMITHA PRAKASH

INTRODUCTION:
In recent years there has been a growing emphasis on the esthetic aspect driven by increasing patient awareness and demand for aesthetically pleasing appearance. Factors the effects of aesthetics include smile line, tooth morphology and irregularities along with these colour of the gingiva also place an important role. Cosmetic dentistry not only addresses issue like discoloration, malalignment and irregularities but also helps in boosting confidence and improve overall facial harmony. Gingival pigmentation is a discoloration of oral mucosa/gingiva due to wide variety of lesions and conditions. Throughout this discussion causes, effects and available treatments for depigmentation aiming to foster understanding and empathy for those affected by this condition. The protocol to be followed for each type was discussed with clinical cases being quoted as examples which were treated in the department.
 
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