Gum Laser Depigmentation

By Author: Dr Dushyanth Paul
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What is gum depigmentation?

The darkness of gums is due to excessive melanin pigmentation. Lifestyle factors like tobacco smoking, increased exposure to sunlight, endocrine disorders, few oral mucosal conditions, drugs and metals tend to make gums darker. Black or brown color of your gums is removed through a gum treatment called as gum “depigmentation”. The superficial pigmented layer of gums is removed which in few days is naturally replaced by healthy pink gums.

How is LASER gum depigmentation beneficial?

A dental laser can target and ablate the melanocytes, thus reducing the production of melanin in the gingival tissue. So the chances of relapse are less with the use of lasers. Following laser depigmentation the gingiva results in a lighter and more uniform color of the gums. Among the various techniques used for gum depigmentation, lasers offer a promising therapeutic option as it is simple, painless and predictable.

LASERs AT FMS:

Diode lasers and Nd: YAG is most preferred for this procedure due to its penetration into melanocytes and hemostatic properties. FMS Dental possesses FOTONA ...
... Nd: YAG and various diode lasers in all its branches for performing the procedure at its best.

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About The Author

Dr. Dushyanth is a highly acclaimed Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon at FMS Dental Hospitals and heads the maxillofacial department at SSCDS, Vikarabad, India. He is well known across the twin cities for addressing the most complicated of cases and has referrals from all the top medical centers and specialists. His area of interest & expertise is in Facial trauma surgeries, Maxillofacial Pathology, TMJ surgeries and Orthognathic surgical procedures.

He is versatile in Advanced implantology, Cosmetic smile and facial corrections, Face-lift procedures etc.

Prof. Dr. P. Parthasarathi Reddy, the visionary Founder & Chairman of Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery and CEO of FMS Dental Hospitals Pvt. Ltd., pioneered the concept of true multispecialty dental care under one roof. With NABH accreditation, FMS Dental Hospitals upholds global standards of quality-driven patient care and follows OSHA-compliant sterilization protocols, bringing comprehensive, safe, and specialized dental services together in one integrated facility.