Surgical Treatment For Excessive Gum Pigments Case One
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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
- 2. www.DrJinKim.com Many people have variations of natural pigmentation in the gum tissue. Dark pigmentation was exacerbated in this patient by cigarette smoking.
- 3. www.DrJinKim.com The procedure is carried out under local anesthesia. Using very fine surgical instruments or dental lasers, the pigmented cells are carefully removed.
- 4. www.DrJinKim.com This image is a 3-year follow-up. There is some recurrence, especially with heavy smoking.
- 5. www.DrJinKim.com 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