Gingival melanosis physiology : depigmentation with trichloroacetic acid. A case report
Introduction: gingival melanosis physiology is the abnormal deposit of melanin in the gum, it is not considered a pathology. However, it is an aesthetic and psychological problem for some people, requiring treatment. There are some therapeutic alternatives for depigmentation, among which is the application of trichloroacetic acid, which is not invasive.
Case report: 35-year-old female patient, who presented physiological gingival melanosis, which generated aesthetic problems in the smile and psychosocial problems with coworkers, was treated with 80% trichloroacetic acid, with positive results.
Conclusion: gingival depigmentation with trichloroacetic acid in physiological gingival melanosis is a conservative, effective and little traumatic treatment alternative.
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