Elimination of pigmented marks of the gingiva using the argon laser

Mario A. Trelles; Wim Verkruysse; A. Udaeta; Jose M. Segui-Lanfranco; M. Velez

doi:10.1117/12.166179

31 December 1993 Elimination of pigmented marks of the gingiva using the argon laser

Mario A. Trelles, Wim Verkruysse, A. Udaeta, Jose M. Segui-Lanfranco, M. Velez

Proceedings Volume 2080, Dental Applications of Lasers; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.166179
Event: Europto Biomedical Optics '93, 1993, Budapest, Hungary

Abstract

Dark colored stains, ranging from light blue to black, are disorders which often arise in the gums. Effective elimination of these melanotic disorders can be attempted by destroying the superficial layers of the gingiva. Treatment with monoline 514 nm green light (1.5 W, 300 ms, 0.5 mm spot size) produced by an Argon laser demonstrates, in clinical and histological controls, that due to good 514 nm light absorption by the pigment, elimination of the stains can be obtained and, in spite of the fact that the first layers of the tissue are destroyed, restoration of the mucosa status is optimal, giving excellent aesthetic results.

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Mario A. Trelles, Wim Verkruysse, A. Udaeta, Jose M. Segui-Lanfranco, and M. Velez "Elimination of pigmented marks of the gingiva using the argon laser", Proc. SPIE 2080, Dental Applications of Lasers, (31 December 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.166179

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