Published date: Apr 25 2022

Journal Title: KnE Medicine

Issue title: The International Online Seminar Series on Periodontology in conjunction with Scientific Seminar

Pages: 169-178

DOI: 10.18502/kme.v2i1.10849

Siti Sopiatinsiti.sopiatin@unpad.ac.idDepartment of Periodontics, Dental Hospital-Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Sekeloa Selatan no. 1, Bandung, Indonesia

Ira KomaraDepartment of Periodontics, Dental Hospital-Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Sekeloa Selatan no. 1, Bandung, Indonesia

Ina HendianiDepartment of Periodontics, Dental Hospital-Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Sekeloa Selatan no. 1, Bandung, Indonesia

Background: A normal gingiva is generally “salmon” pink in color. Varying degrees of brownish pigmentation in gingiva may be seen in Blacks (seldom also in Caucasians). Those who exhibit gingival hyperpigmentation face aesthetic problems.

Objective: To describe the treatment of gingival hyperpigmentation in a 29-yearold male attending the Department of Periodontics Clinic, Universitas Padjadjaran, exhibiting excessive staining on the gums of the right to left canine region of the upper and lower jaw.

Case Report: This gingival hyperpigmentation case was managed through a conventional method of using scalpel.

Results: Gingiva that had excessive staining in this case was eliminated and exhibited good aesthetic.

Conclusion: The conventional management of gingival hyperpigmentation is still the best choice to solve an aesthetic problem with a simpler and safer technique, and at more affordable costs.

Keywords: gingival hyperpigmentation, gum excessive staining, conventional gingival surgery

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