Pigmentation of gingiva not just has an impact on esthetics but also creates psychological negativity. This impact is aggravated in patients with “gummy smile” or excessive gingival display while smiling (high smile line). Although a wide array of advanced depigmentation techniques are available to manage this condition, there is still a scarcity of information to the general public about the ways to identify the condition and possible techniques available to treat this.
What causes black gums?
TREATMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE :
A variety of depigmentation techniques are now available to treat this condition :
Chemical methods: Using some chemical agents such as alcohols, phenols, and ascorbic acid