Authors :
Dr. Keerthi T; Dr. Anjana Mary George
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 10 - October
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7307718
Abstract :
In this case report, a split mouth study was
carried out to differentiate the usage of scalpel on the 11,
12, 13 region and 810nm diode laser (Denlase) on the 21,
22, 23 region for depigmentation. Re-evaluation was
carried out at the end of one month. Healing was
uneventful, with faster healing seen on the scalpel side
than laser at the end of 1 week. Complete wound healing
was achieved at the end of one month. Scalpel is still the
most effective technique for gingival depigmentation,
although laser has better patient related outcomes like
less pain and discomfort post operatively
Keywords :
Depigmentation, Scalpel, Surgical, Diode laser.
In this case report, a split mouth study was
carried out to differentiate the usage of scalpel on the 11,
12, 13 region and 810nm diode laser (Denlase) on the 21,
22, 23 region for depigmentation. Re-evaluation was
carried out at the end of one month. Healing was
uneventful, with faster healing seen on the scalpel side
than laser at the end of 1 week. Complete wound healing
was achieved at the end of one month. Scalpel is still the
most effective technique for gingival depigmentation,
although laser has better patient related outcomes like
less pain and discomfort post operatively
Keywords :
Depigmentation, Scalpel, Surgical, Diode laser.
