Glycolic Acid Peel for Gingival De-Pigmentation: A Case Report Nayak Rashmita1, Acharya Sheetal2, Satpathy Anurag1,*, Shamim Rohina3, Datta Pratiti3, Kar Bikash4 1Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 2Senior Lecturer, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 3Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India 4Professor, Department of Dermatology, Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India *Corresponding Author Anurag Satpathy, Professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha ‘O'Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India e-mail: drasatpathy@gmail.com
Online published on 13 November, 2019. Abstract Gingival hyper-pigmentation or black gums is an unesthetic condition requiring correction for a better smile. Hyper-pigmentation of gingiva occurs as a result of excessive deposition of melanin pigment. Several techniques are employed in gingival de-pigmentation procedure with variable results. In this case report, a new non-surgical technique of gingival de-pigmentation by glycolic acid is presented. Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid and is a popular exfoliating agent. Top Keywords Gingival pigmentation, black gums, de-pigmentation, acid peel, chemo-exfoliation. Top |