2023
DOI: 10.22271/oral.2023.v9.i2f.1757
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The prevalence of smoker’s melanosis and racial pigmentation in Gingiva: A literature review

Dr. Vanashri Saravanan,
Dr. Melvin Lean Ngee Zheng,
Dr. Chong Li Nerng
et al.

Abstract: Objective: Gingival colour plays one of the most important parts in aesthetic dentistry. There are many reasons on why alteration of the gingival colour occurs, most commonly being racial pigmentation and smoker's melanosis. Aims: To study the prevalence of smoker's melanosis and racial pigmentation in gingiva. Materials and Methods: Previous articles, literature and research studies which studied the effects of race and smoking on gingival pigmentation were reviewed. Results: Evaluating the results of previou… Show more

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