Evaluation of the intensity of gingival melanin pigmentation at different age groups in the Indian population: An observational study

• Main Authors: Palak Janiani (Author), Pragathi R Bhat (Author), Vijay A Trasad (Author), Anirudh B Acharya (Author), Srinath L Thakur (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The brownish-black pigmentation of the gingiva has been reported in several countries. However, the available literature pertaining to the Asian population suggests that this pigmentation is more predominant in individuals with dark complexion. Although there is available literature on t...