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

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...

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Main Authors: Palak Janiani, Pragathi R Bhat, Vijay A Trasad, Anirudh B Acharya, Srinath L Thakur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.jisppd.com/article.asp?issn=0970-4388;year=2018;volume=36;issue=4;spage=329;epage=333;aulast=Janiani