GUM DEPIGMENTATION VIA LASER

The color of the Gingiva is determined by several factors, including the number and size of blood vessels, epithelial thickness, quantity of keratinization, and pigments within the epithelium.

Frequently, gingival hyper-pigmentation is caused by excessive melanin deposition mainly located in the basal and supra basal cell layers of the epithelium.

Melanin hyper pigmented gingiva is an esthetic problem in many individuals, particularly if the hyper pigmentation is on the facial aspect of gingiva and visible during smile and speech, especially in patients with gummy smiles

Laser Ablation has been recognized as one of the most effective, comfortable, and reliable techniques. The pigmented areas are treated with a noncontact mode. Patients and staff are to use special eyeglasses for protection. Caution should be exercised near reflective surfaces as the beam may be reflected through instruments.

POST CARE:

After 24 hours, the lased gingiva is partly covered with a thin layer of fibrin, which exfoliates during the first week following treatment. While brushing, try to avoid the lased area or use a soft brush. Avoid Smoking, alcohol, and spicy food during the first week. Analgesics can be prescribed only when necessary, some patients might feel discomfort after the treatment.

The ablated wound heals almost completely in 1 week.

I am a competent consenting adult of at least 18 years of age (or my parent or legal guardian is giving consent on my behalf), and further:

• Pre and post-treatment instructions have been explained to me.
• I have had the opportunity to ask questions, and all my questions have been answered to my satisfaction.
• I declare that while completing the medical questionnaire, I have answered the information related to my personal medical history questions completely and I have not withheld any information.
• Must notify the clinician if my medical history changes prior to subsequent treatments.
• I consent to clinical photographs being taken of my treated areas for my personal health record only.
• There are no refunds for services rendered and/or after a year from purchase and not used.
• The treatments I receive here are voluntary, and I release KAI LIFE CLINIC, my doctors, nurse, and/or my technician from liability and assume full responsibility thereof for this appointment and future appointments.

My signature below constitutes my acknowledgment and understanding of all this information.

I hereby authorize and direct the doctors to perform the treatment on me.