title: Reconstructive surgical management of an amalgam tattoo using an acellular dermal matrix graft: case reports.
abstract: Amalgam tattoos in the gingiva and mucosa can interfere with esthetics and present a barrier to surface-to-bone contact at implant sites. Two clinical cases are used to illustrate the effectiveness of acellular dermal matrix allografts in the treatment of these lesions. Very esthetic results were obtained with minimal discomfort and postoperative complications because of the prevention of a second surgical site or additional procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston 02111, USA.
authors.forename: Terrence J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Griffin
authors.forename: Suzan A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Banjar
authors.forename: Wai S
authors.initials: WS
authors.lastname: Cheung
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003094:Collagen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery*; D005881:Gingiva / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016378:Tissue Transplantation / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: C440568:Alloderm; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003723:Dental Amalgam; D003094:Collagen