Comparative Evaluation of Photoablative Efficacy of Erbium: Yttrium‐Aluminium‐Garnet and Diode Laser for the Treatment of Gingival Hyperpigmentation. A Randomized Split‐Mouth Clinical Trial - Concepedia

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Comparative Evaluation of Photoablative Efficacy of Erbium: Yttrium‐Aluminium‐Garnet and Diode Laser for the Treatment of Gingival Hyperpigmentation. A Randomized Split‐Mouth Clinical Trial

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Marco Giannelli, Lucia Formigli, Danièle Bani

Journal of Periodontology

Abstract

This study highlights the efficacy of diode laser for photoablative deepithelialization of hyperpigmented gingiva. It is suggested that this laser can represent an effective and safe therapeutic option for gingival photoablation.

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