Double Arch Gingival Depigmentation With a Diode Laser for an Aesthetically Concerned Female: A Case Presentation

The color of the gingiva is one of the gingival properties that affects soft tissue aesthetics and the general look of a smile. Demands for a pleasing smile that includes a healthy dentition and an aesthetically enhanced gingival component are rising. Melanocytes are the cells that are mostly found in the basal and suprabasal layers of the epithelium. Melanocytes deposit melanin on the gingiva that results in gingival depigmentation or hyperpigmentation of the gingiva. It's turning into a social stigma for which people are getting different treatments. Since the invention of laser (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation), it has been employed extensively in both surgery and medicine. The use of a laser for depigmentation is rapid and easy. This case study describes a laser-assisted gingival depigmentation procedure performed on a 25-year-old female patient who complained of dark-colored gingiva when she visited the periodontology department. It was decided to treat the maxillary and mandibular arches by depigmentation using a laser diode, with one week's interval between treatments. The patient was reviewed after one week and after three months of follow-up, the patient did not exhibit any repigmentation. The primary reason for depigmentation is the patient's desire for a more attractive appearance. Individual preferences and clinical background should always be taken into consideration when selecting a technique because these elements produce more effective outcomes.