Gingival Depigmentation- An Array Of Treatment Modalities
Gingival pigmentation has intrigued clinicians and researchers alike owing to its numerous etiologies of origin and the difficulties faced in its absolute elimination. It is defined as the discoloration of the gingiva due to lesions and conditions associated with numerous extrinsic and intrinsic factors. Melanin is the most commonly implicated pigment in gingival pigmentation. Numerous attempts have been made by various authors to classify gingival melanin pigmentation.