Changing the gingival color discrepancy induced by pigmented root using subepithelial connective tissue graft: a case report.
Metallic alloys can suffer corrosion, and metallic posts and cores used for restorative procedures may develop a blue-gray pigmentation in root dentin, which in turn changes the color of gingival tissues. Removing posts and cores may lead to root fracture, and bleaching agents have a limited effect on staining from alloy corrosion. Surgical techniques for correcting undesirable esthetic deficiencies have been investigated in the literature. This article describes the case of a patient with gingival discoloration caused by root pigmentation in the maxillary area. A subepithelial connective graft harvested from the palate was used to treat the gingival color discrepancy.
Marcelo
M
Sirolli
Josue
J
Martos
Flavia
F
Sukekava
Claudio Mendes
CM
Pannuti
Joao Batista
JB
Cesar-Neto
D003442:Crowns / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005881:Gingiva / Q000601:surgery; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011176:Post and Core Technique / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016378:Tissue Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D055815:Young Adult