1 Department of Periodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2 Periodontology Specialist Program Student, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia.
3 Dental Medicine Education Study Program, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Airlangga University, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(03), 2807-2812
Received on 18 November 2024; revised on 26 December 2024; accepted on 28 December 2024
Introduction: A charming smile is formed through the harmonious relationship between teeth and gums. Short clinical crowns, dark gingival tissue, and diastema between the maxillary central incisors can detract from a smile's appearance. This case study explains the use of a scalpel to perform gingivectomy and gingival depigmentation as part of periodontal plastic surgery in a one visit to enhance aesthetic outcomes.
Case Report: A 28-year-old man presented with complaints that his maxillary front teeth looked short and his gums were black, causing him to lose confidence. The diagnosis is gingivitis on an intact periodontium with other conditions such as gingival enlargement and hyperpigmentation of the gingiva. The treatment plan was to perform a gingivectomy along with gingival depigmentation using a conventional technique with a scalpel in one visit.
Case management: Gingivectomy and gingival depigmentation were performed under local infiltration anesthesia using a scalpel. The surgical site was covered with a periodontal pack, which was removed seven days post-surgery. A 7-month follow-up showed excellent healing, and the patient expressed satisfaction with the results.
Conclusion: Gingivectomy accompanied by gingival depigmentation using a scalpel in a one visit yields satisfactory outcomes for patients.
Gingivectomy; Depigmentation; Gingival enlargement; Scalpel technique; Hyperpigmentation
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Ernie Maduratna Setiawatie, Shafira Kurnia Supandi, Lambang Bargowo, Esi Yuniza Fitrina, Serafim Autumn Putrifajar and Dyah Ayu Laksmi Swandari. One visit gingivectomy and gingival depigmentation: A case report. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(3), 2807-2812. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.24.3.3982