title: Periodontal treatment of an amalgam tattoo.
abstract: The amalgam tattoo can often result in an unsightly cosmetic appearance, especially in the maxillary anterior region. The predominant treatment for an amalgam tattoo is the free gingival graft, which also results in a poor cosmetic appearance. The authors would like to review the pathogenesis of the amalgam tattoo and present a new technique that leads to a pleasing cosmetic result.
authors.forename: Scott O
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Kissel
authors.forename: James J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Hanratty
mesh_terms: D001129:Argyria / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005881:Gingiva / Q000637:transplantation*; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005890:Gingivectomy; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D003723:Dental Amalgam