Gingival Depigmentation with Er:YAG or Nd:YAG Lasers

Dr. Seto Siu Keung, BDS

Gingival hyperpigmentation may appear unaesthetic to patients with a high lip-line or gummy smile. The traditional means of treating such conditions involves the use of rotary instruments. However, with the use of lasers, pigmented tissue can be ablated more precisely, layer by layer, without bleeding.

LAHA Clinical Bulletin 35/11

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Gingival Depigmentation with Er:YAG or Nd:YAG Lasers

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