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case_images: Hyperpigmented gingiva in the mandibular arch
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case_images: FIG1
case_images: A male patient, 23 years old, reported to the Department of Periodontics and Implantology, complaining of poor aesthetics owing to dark gums (Figures 1, 2).
case_images: Hyperpigmented gingiva in the maxillary arch
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: A male patient, 23 years old, reported to the Department of Periodontics and Implantology, complaining of poor aesthetics owing to dark gums (Figures 1, 2).
case_images: Stent prepared for the maxillary arch
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case_images: FIG3
case_images: A stent was made (Figures 3, 4) and a laser diode was used for depigmentation, extending from the right canine to the left canine in both the maxillary and mandibular arches (Figures 5, 6).
case_images: Stent prepared for the mandibular arch
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case_images: FIG4
case_images: A stent was made (Figures 3, 4) and a laser diode was used for depigmentation, extending from the right canine to the left canine in both the maxillary and mandibular arches (Figures 5, 6).
case_images: Depigmentation using a laser diode in the maxillary arch
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case_images: FIG5
case_images: A stent was made (Figures 3, 4) and a laser diode was used for depigmentation, extending from the right canine to the left canine in both the maxillary and mandibular arches (Figures 5, 6).
case_images: Depigmentation using a laser diode in the mandibular arch
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case_images: FIG6
case_images: A stent was made (Figures 3, 4) and a laser diode was used for depigmentation, extending from the right canine to the left canine in both the maxillary and mandibular arches (Figures 5, 6).
case_images: The laser diode used in the procedure. Biolase, Lake Forest, California, United States
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case_images: FIG7
case_images: The laser used is shown in Figure 7.
case_images: Three-month post-operative clinical view
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case_images: FIG8
case_images: On a three-month postoperative follow-up, it seemed normal since the gingiva was firm, pink, and healthy (Figure 8).
case_images: Comparative pre- and post-case photos
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case_images: FIG9
case_images: Figure 9 shows the comparative pre- and post-case photos.