Dentistry

MA Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Pune, India

Publications

• Research Article   
  Gingival Depigmentation Using CO₂ Laser and Scalpel Technique with PRF Membrane-A Clinical and Histological Study
  Author(s): Waqas N. Ansari*, Sangeeta D. Muglikar, Prerna S. Ghodke, Rashmi V. Hegde, Salika Sheikh and Hamed Badaam
  
  Introduction: Gingival hyperpigmentation is the increase in pigmentation beyond the expected degree. There are various methods for the removal of pigmentation (depigmentation) which can be surgical stripping, use of lasers, chemicals etc. This is a spilt mouth study where surgical stripping and CO2laser depigmentation along with the added benefits of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) membrane have been evaluated clinically and histologically. Materials and Method: 40 sites from 10 patients who were aesthetically conscious of their dark gums were enrolled in the study and a spilt mouth treatment protocol was followed where there were 4 groups as follows: 1) Group 1: CO2laser sites with PRF membrane (n=10). 2) Group 2: CO2 laser sites without PRF membrane (n=10). 3) Group 3: Scalpel technique/surgical .. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2161-1122.20.10.563

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