Melanin pigmentation of the gingiva is a common occurrence. Depending on the gingival display during smiling, corrective measures may be needed for an esthetic purpose. Diode laser is a minimally invasive treatment option for the treatment of gingival melanin pigmentation. Three case reports of gingival depigmentation procedure performed using a 980 nm diode laser are presented here.

Choroiditis is frequently found in patients with posterior segment inflammation associated with sarcoidosis. The most frequent pattern of choroidal involvement is areas of well circumscribed pre-equatorial choroidal depigmentation that become associated with retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) hyperor hypopigmentation with time.'" We present two patients with biopsy proved sarcoidosis in whom ther...

Background: In todays world pigmentation of gingiva not just has an impact on esthetics but also creates psychological negativity.Esthetic awareness dental patients extended to include requests gingival color modification.Different treatment modalities which have been reported bur abrasion, scraping, partial thickness flap, cryotherapy, electrosurgery. However, pain and healing are the two draw...

Excessive gingival pigmentation is a major aesthetic concern in modern society, though it is not a medical problem they consider it as a negative attribute. Patients with gingival hyperpigmentation usually complain and request cosmetic therapy, particularly if the pigmentation is visible during speaking and smiling. Various depigmentation methods, including burr abrasion, cryosurgery, electro-s...