TEKNIK BEDAH DENGAN SKALPEL PADA HIPERPIGMENTASI GINGIVA

Background: Gingival pigmentation is the coloring/staining of the gingiva in the form of a dark purplish color or irregular light brown spots. This staining is derived from melanin granules produced by cells melanoblas. Gingival hyperpigmentation caused by excessive melanin deposition. The cause of this gingival hyperpigmentation is multifactorial: genetic factors, local and systemic. The aims of this article is to overbear the gingival hyperpigmentation with simple techniques, does not require several equipments, but gives contentment results to the patient. Discussion: The gingival melanin hyperpigmentation is not cause medical problems, usually to the point the appearance especially when talking and smiling. Depigmentation is periodontal plastic surgery to remove or reduce gingival hyperpigmentation. There are many ways to eliminate gingival hyperpigmentation, one of them is a surgical using scalpel. Depigmentation surgery does not require any special tools but gives satisfactory results for the patient. Conclusion: Hyperpigmentation gingival surgery techniques can be overcome by using scalpel surgery. Keywords: Pigmentation, hyper pigmentation, melanin, depigmentation

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