Gingival Depigmentation along with Frenectomy and Diastema Closure - A Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Dental aesthetic plays an important role in overall facial representation of a person. A smile enhances expression of a person. A perfect harmony of size, form, and po sition of the teeth and their relation with alveolar bone and gingival tissue have important role in creating a pleasing smile. Excessive gingival melanin pigmentation can give brownish to blackish colour to gingival. Case report: This case report highlights a case of hyperpigmentation gingiva with midline diastema which was treated by gingival depigmentation using the scalpel technique with frenectomy and cosmetic filling. Conclusion: The appearance of ‘black gum’ especially in high smile line person gives unaesthetic smile. The demand for cosmetic therapy is commonly in people with pigmented