Vitamin C mesotherapy versus topical application for gingival hyperpigmentation: a clinical and histopathological study
El-Mofty, Mohamed; Elkot, Sarah; Ghoneim, Amira; Yossri, Dalia; Ezzatt, Ola;
Abstract
Vitamin C/Ascorbic acid inhibits tyrosinase enzyme causing melanin biosynthesis suppression. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of intra-mucosal injection (mesotherapy) with topical gel as non-surgical methods for managing gingival hyperpigmentation.
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| Title | Vitamin C mesotherapy versus topical application for gingival hyperpigmentation: a clinical and histopathological study | Authors | El-Mofty, Mohamed; Elkot, Sarah; Ghoneim, Amira; Yossri, Dalia; Ezzatt, Ola | Keywords | Ascorbic acid; Depigmentation; Gel; Intramucosal; Melanin | Issue Date | 8-May-2021 | Publisher | SPRINGER HEIDELBERG | Journal | Clinical oral investigations | ISSN | 1432-6981 1436-3771 |
DOI | 10.1007/s00784-021-03978-6 | PubMed ID | 33966113 | Scopus ID | 2-s2.0-85105513848 | Web of science ID | WOS:000648380200001 |
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