Management of a black gummy smile: a case report

Gingival pigmentation may be physiologic or pathologic. It may occur alone or may be associated with skin lesions. Gingival pigmentation can be seen in isolated patches or may have a generalised distribution on the attached gingiva. Though pigmentation does not cause any medical issues, it’s presence on the labial aspect of anterior teeth has become a great concern to an individual in terms of aesthetics. Various methods are available for Depigmentation of pigmented gingiva. Here, a case of pigmented gingiva with gummy smile is reported which is managed by depigmentation using the scalpel technique.