Dr. Jin Y. Kim, a dual board-certified periodontst in Diamond Bar, CA, and Garden Grove, CA, presents a case where excessive, dark pigmented gum tissue was treated by conservative surgery, with an outstanding cosmetic outcome. | Tel 909-860-9222 Diamond Bar, CA | Tel 714-898-8757 Garden Grove, CA. |
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Surgical Treatment For Excessive Gum Pigments Case One
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Many people have variations of natural pigmentation
in the gum tissue. Dark pigmentation was
exacerbated in this patient by cigarette smoking.
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The procedure is carried out under local anesthesia.
Using very fine surgical instruments or dental
lasers, the pigmented cells are carefully removed.
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This image is a 3-year follow-up. There is some
recurrence, especially with heavy smoking.
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Jin Y. Kim, DDS, MPH, MS
• Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
• Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology
• Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
• Fellow, American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• Lecturer, UCLA School of Dentistry
• Private Practice, Diamond Bar & Garden Grove, CA