none 10.31254/dentistry.2024.9302 BioMed Research Publishers BioMed Research Publishers 16195 179266417 314763 20250713091101471 10.31254 2025-07-13T09:11:08Z 2025-07-13T09:11:06Z 0 International Journal of Dentistry Research Int J Dentistry Res. 25813218 10.31254/dentistry https://www.dentistryscience.com/ 12 30 2024 9 3 Swati Jaglan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5799-8938 Manoj Kumar https://orcid.org/0009-0007-5441-6350 In the field of dentistry dental esthetics of individual is very important. It not only provides beautiful smile but build individuals confidence among people while communicating and smiling. Gingival melanin pigmentation is a common finding among individuals. A patient's very personal perception of how they look and want to seem might be enhanced by aesthetic dentistry treatment. In this case report a systemically healthy 24-year-old female patient reported with complaint of black discoloration of gums in upper and lower front teeth region. On intraoral examination it was found a continuous band of melanin deposits involving entire gingival units of maxillary and mandibular dentition. After thorough phase-I periodontal therapy patient was recalled on follow-up and a depigmentation procedure was recommended using diode-laser technique for upper and lower anterior teeth after patient interest in less invasive procedure. Patient and clinician related outcomes were satisfactory without any reoccurrence and complication postoperatively. 12 30 2024 75 77 1 10.31254/biomed-crossmark-policy www.biomedresearch.org false 10.31254/dentistry.2024.9302 https://www.dentistryscience.com/IJDR_202493_02.pdf