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GUSMAO, Estela Santos; CIMOES, Renata; SOARES, Renata de Souza Coelho  e  FARIAS, Bruna Carvalho de. Gingival aesthetics: melanin repigmentation. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2012, vol.12, n.3, pp. 49-54. ISSN 1808-5210.

Purpose: To show professionals the means to correct the melanin pigmentation of the gingival tissue for aesthetic purposes, highlighting, however, the possibility of recurrence. Method: The subjects in the trial were two females, aged 28 and 22 years, who sought specialized cosmetic treatment in the discipline of periodontics at FOP / UPE because they were unhappy about the dark spots on their gums. After examination and diagnosis, patients were informed about their condition and given the appropriate orientation on oral hygiene and scaling for the pre- and postoperative preparation of the oral cavity, the chosen technique being gingivectomy and gingivoplasty. Results: In the first case no recurrence of the pigment was observed after 120 days of follow-up, but in the second case at 90 days small spots of repigmentation were to be seen in different areas of the gingival tissue. Conclusion: It may be concluded that the pigment returns more rapidly in some subjects, even when the same procedure has been carried by the same operator, because melanin is a pigment that is part of the genetic makeup of individuals with different characteristics.

Palavras-chave : Gingival melanin; Gingival esthetics; Repigmentation; Gingivectomy.