20Jan 2017

Effect of diode laser depigmentation on gingival tissue of dogs.

  • Assistant lecturer of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, MSA University, Egypt.
  • Professor of Oral Biology, head of Oral Biology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams niversity,Egypt.
  • Assistant Professor in Laser Dental Applications, Oral Surgery and Medicine Department, National Research Center,Egypt.
  • Lecturer of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University,Egypt.
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Introduction:Intraoral soft tissue esthetics has become a significant aspect of dentistry and clinicians are faced with achieving acceptable gingival esthetics as well as addressing biologic and functional problems. Aim of study: was to evaluate the effect of diode laser irradiation on gingival depigmentation. Materials and methods: 3 watts continuous mode diode laser was used to remove gingival hyperpigmentation of dogs. Specimens were divided according to the follow up periods of (1, 2, 4 and 8 weeks) where the experimental specimens were contralateral to the control ones. Specimens were evaluated pre- and post-treatment histologically using H&E, histochemically using Masson Fontana and ultrastructurally by transmission electron microscope. Results:histological, histochemical and ultrastructural evaluation revealed a statistically significant decrease in melanin content in the follow up periods compared to the baseline. Meanwhile, the recurrence of melanin was observed more in groups of 4 and 8 weeks after laser irradiation yet did not reach the baseline.

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[Sara H Elbanna, Ahmed M Halawa, Hanaa M ElShenawy and Dina M Abdel Khalek. (2017); Effect of diode laser depigmentation on gingival tissue of dogs. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 5 (Jan). 741-750] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

Sara H ElBanna
Modern Sciences and Arts University, Faculty of Dentistry, Egypt

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/2809      
DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/2809

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