Diode laser gingival peeling. case report

In modern dentistry, esthetics plays a crucial role in the well-being of patients, since a harmonious smile, including lips, teeth and gums, directly impacts self-confidence. The gingiva normally has a pink or coral color but can darken due to endogenous factors (such as genetics and melanogenesis) or exogenous factors (such as medications, smoking and systemic diseases). When the gingiva darkens excessively, this is gingival hyperpigmentation, which is characterized by brown spots. To correct this, several treatments have been developed, including laser surgery, which is effective, precise and less invasive. In this context, a case is presented in which a diode laser was used to perform a "gingival peel" at a public university in Peru. The case is presented of a 64-year-old patient of African descent, smoker and native of Lima, with a history of Poliomyelitis and a surgical intervention on the spine due to the sequelae, which caused motor disability. The patient went to the Comprehensive Adult Clinic IV (CIA IV) of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM), accompanied by her friend, due to the absence of teeth and the lack of esthetics in the anterior sector. The effectiveness of laser therapy in the treatment of gingival peeling is concluded, highlighting the key role of the diode laser in obtaining positive results. The procedure was safe, simple and fast, according to several sources. In addition, it favored a postoperative period without pain or bleeding, reduced healing time and allowed recovery with minimal discomfort, improving patient satisfaction and comfort.