Oral melanin pigmentation related to smoking in a Turkish population

Ünsal, Elif; Paksoy, Candan Semra; Soykan, Emel; Elhan, Atilla Halil; Şahin, Meltem

doi:10.1034/j.1600-0528.2001.290406.x

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“…3,4,6 Several therapeutic techniques have been proposed and employed for gingival depigmentation. Some of them, such as chemical techniques, are no longer used, 7 but some others such as gingival abrasion are still practiced.…”

Section: Comparison Of Gingival Depigmentation Efficacy Of Two Differmentioning

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Efficacy of Conventional Laser Irradiation Versus a New Method for Gingival Depigmentation (Sieve Method): A Clinical Trial

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Introduction: Diode laser irradiation has recently shown promising results for treatment of gingival pigmentation. This study sought to compare the efficacy of 2 diode laser irradiation protocols for treatment of gingival pigmentations, namely the conventional method and the sieve method. Methods: In this split-mouth clinical trial, 15 patients with gingival pigmentation were selected and their pigmentation intensity was determined using Dummett's oral pigmentation index (DOPI) in different dental regions. Diode laser (980 nm wavelength and 2 W power) was irradiated through a stipple pattern (sieve method) and conventionally in the other side of the mouth. Level of pain and satisfaction with the outcome (both patient and periodontist) were measured using a 0-10 visual analog scale (VAS) for both methods. Patients were followed up at 2 weeks, one month and 3 months. Pigmentation levels were compared using repeated measures of analysis of variance (ANOVA). The difference in level of pain and satisfaction between the 2 groups was analyzed by sample t test and general estimate equation model. Results: No significant differences were found regarding the reduction of pigmentation scores and pain and scores between the 2 groups. The difference in satisfaction with the results at the three time points was significant in both conventional and sieve methods in patients (P = 0.001) and periodontists (P = 0.015). Conclusion: Diode laser irradiation in both methods successfully eliminated gingival pigmentations. The sieve method was comparable to conventional technique, offering no additional advantage.

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Section: Comparison Of Gingival Depigmentation Efficacy Of Two Differmentioning

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Efficacy of Conventional Laser Irradiation Versus a New Method for Gingival Depigmentation (Sieve Method): A Clinical Trial

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“…6) [104]. Recently it was shown that smokers in a Turkish population had significantly more pigmented oral surfaces than non-smokers [105]. The changes are symptomless, it is not premalignant, and it seems that the pigmentation is reversible upon smoking cessation [104,106].…”

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Tobacco and Oral Diseases

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2003

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It is well known that smoking contributes to the development of lung cancer and cardiovascular disease, and there is weighty evidence that it has a considerable influence on oral health. Smoking has many negative effects on the mouth, including staining of teeth and dental restorations, reduction of the ability to smell and taste, and the development of oral diseases such as smoker’s palate, smoker’s melanosis, coated tongue, and, possibly, oral candidosis and dental caries, periodontal disease, implant failure, oral precancer and cancer. From a qualitative point of view the latter is obviously the most serious tobacco-related effect in the mouth. Quantitatively, however, importance has been attached to periodontitis, which affects a large proportion of the population, and during recent years more attention has been given to implant survival rates. Dentists have an important role to play in preventing the harmful effects of smoking in the mouth, and consequently smoking counselling should be as much a part of the dentist’s job as plaque control and dietary advice.

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“…El estudio de Espinoza et al determinó la prevalencia de las lesiones pigmentadas en un 2,8%; el estudio de Axéll también las agrupa y señala una prevalencia de un 9,94%. Los valores obtenidos en nuestra muestra se asociarían al alto número de población indígena en nuestra región, siendo un factor relevante señalado en los textos de referencia como un antecedente de riesgo para la presencia de algunos tipos de lesiones de este grupo de patologías (Unsal et al, 2001).…”

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Prevalencia de Lesiones de la Mucosa Oral en el Hospital Hernán Henríquez Aravena de Temuco

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RESUMEN:El propósito de este estudio fue determinar la prevalencia de las lesiones de la mucosa oral en el Hospital Hernán Henríquez Aravena de la ciudad de Temuco, Chile. La muestra fue de 300 pacientes mayores de 20 años, examinados en el mismo hospital (intervalo de confianza del 95%). La prevalencia de las lesiones de la mucosa oral fue de 66%. Las lesiones más prevalentes fueron; gránulos de Fordyce (30%), candidiasis atrófica (14,33%), mácula melanótica (13,67%), várices orales (7,33%), pigmentación fisiológica (6%), nevos (4%), efélides (3,33%), úlceras traumáticas (4%), leucoplasia (3%) y queilitis angular (2,68%). Se encontró una relación directa entre el aumento de la edad y la presencia de candidiasis atrófica, úlceras traumáticas y várices, siendo esta asociación estadísticamente significativa. Podemos concluir que existe una alta prevalencia de lesiones de la mucosa oral en la población adulta de la muestra y que la cantidad de estas lesiones se incrementan con la edad (candidiasis atrófica, úlceras traumáticas y várices orales), por lo que es necesario intensificar el diagnóstico precoz y el tratamiento oportuno de ellas.

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Oral melanin pigmentation related to smoking in a Turkish population

Abstract: The results of our study show that smokers in a Turkish population had significantly more pigmented oral surfaces than nonsmokers.

Cited by 38 publications

References 10 publications

Efficacy of Conventional Laser Irradiation Versus a New Method for Gingival Depigmentation (Sieve Method): A Clinical Trial

Efficacy of Conventional Laser Irradiation Versus a New Method for Gingival Depigmentation (Sieve Method): A Clinical Trial

Tobacco and Oral Diseases

Prevalencia de Lesiones de la Mucosa Oral en el Hospital Hernán Henríquez Aravena de Temuco

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