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Pigmentation on Gingiva: A Diagnostic Dilemma.

Nilofar Badshah Attar, Bindya Gupta, Atul Deshmukh

The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry

|December 15, 2017

Summary

Gingival pigmentation can be normal or indicate underlying health issues. A biopsy is crucial for diagnosing sudden onset of gingival pigmentation to differentiate between physiologic and pathologic causes.

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Area of Science:

Oral pathology
Dermatology
Histopathology

Background:

Gingival pigmentation can be congenital (physiologic) or acquired.
Sudden onset of gingival pigmentation may indicate systemic health conditions.

Observation:

A patient presented with gingival pigmentation requiring biopsy and depigmentation.
Histopathologic examination of the biopsy specimen was performed.

Findings:

The case underscores the necessity of biopsy for gingival pigmentation with sudden onset.
Biopsy is essential to differentiate between benign and potentially pathological pigmentation.

Implications:

Early diagnosis of gingival pigmentation through biopsy is vital for patient health.
This highlights the importance of interdisciplinary referral between physicians and dentists.